Legal Assistant

MinterEllison is Australia’s largest law firm and provides legal and consulting services. Purpose is at our core. We create lasting impacts with our clients, our people and our communities. Our teams collaborate and deliver to our Purpose, and consistently work to embed our values into everyday actions. Clients rely on our expertise and insights. They value our responsive, creative and commercial approach. We are curious by nature, diverse in our disciplines and authentic in our relationships.

Diversity and inclusion is at the core of our Purpose and informs the way we work with each other, our clients and in the community. We know that when we bring together diversity of thinking, skills, experience, gender identity, backgrounds and orientations, we get better results.

YOUR ROLE

We have an opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Corporate team in our Gold Coast office. Responsibilities include:

• Document and file management;

• Monthly billing, invoice processing & expense reconciliation;

• Supporting the lawyers in the team with drafting documents, quality assurance and business development; and

• Proactive diary and email management.

WHAT YOU NEED

To be successful in this role, you will have experience in a Legal Assistant role. You will also have:

• A can do attitude;

• Advanced Microsoft Word skills;

• A solid understanding of software applications including NetDocs and legal practice management systems;

• High level of accuracy, attention to detail;

• Strong organisation ability;

• Ability to build solid relationships with the team and clients;

• Ability to work in a highly collaborative fast-paced environment.

WHY MINTERELLISON

We make diversity in all its forms central to collaboration. This is why we offer hybrid working options to encourage balance, wellbeing and support for sustainable ways of working. We offer up to 20 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer within the first 24 months following birth or adoption.

We welcome applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders (including if you identify as transgender or gender diverse), sexual orientations, as well as people living with a disability or who have family or carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for roles with MinterEllison.

HOW TO APPLY

We love to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV and cover letter for consideration by clicking on the 'Apply Now' button below.

If you would like further information, to tell us about any adjustments you might require through the recruitment process or if you are trans or gender diverse and want a confidential discussion, please contact ***********@minterellison.com.

Agency submissions will not be accepted without prior express approval from the MinterEllison recruitment team.