Legal Operations Assistant

Location: Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Perth, Sydney 

Contract Type: Fixed Term 

MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest law firms, with nearly 200 years of business history.  We're known for our legal and consulting expertise - and for our inclusive and authentic character.

Our purpose is to create sustainable value with our clients, people and communities.  That means we have a proud history of providing excellence to clients, nurturing our people and giving back to the communities in which we live and work.

We value excellence, curiosity and collaboration.  Clients rely on us for our responsive, commercial approach.  Our clients include government departments and agencies, private and publicly listed companies, and small and large businesses in Australia and overseas.  

The Team

The Process Transition team works very closely with the Continuous Improvement, Process Automation and Document Automation functions within the Legal Service Operations group to help users across the firm transition to more digital ways of working in the delivery of their legal services.

The Role

A 12 month fixed-term opportunity working as a Legal Operations Database Administrator is open to our Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Perth or Adelaide office with hybrid working arrangements available. In this role, you will support the activities of the Best Practice Adviser and Best Practice Consultants as they collaborate with specific legal work streams across the firm, helping triage and coordinate activities along with the day-to-day administration across the team.

The Legal Operations Database Administrator may also liaise with Executive Assistants and other support staff in the Lines of Business or in other functions across Digital and Business Operationss to arrange meetings and coordinate other activities that involve those teams.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Develop productive working relationships with key contacts across Digital, Bus Ops and also within the Lines of Business;
• Monitor ServiceNow ticket requests and triaging requests across Automation & Client Solution Teams;
• Assist the Process Transition team with system administration, including data entry, project administration and testing;
• Organise other meetings and other team logistics;
• Coordinate documentation and content generated or being managed across the team;
• Other team admin support including reconciliation of corporate AMEX expenses through Concur; and
• Assist with other ad hoc duties, as required.

More About You

We welcome applications from people who possess:

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail;
• High level of organisation ability;
• Advanced Word document skills including document creation and presentation;
• Strong understanding of MS suite and software applications including Sharepoint, Workflow management platforms, document management systems (file saving sites);
• Strong organisation with the ability to manage multiple tasks and manage deadlines; and
• A high degree of integrity, as confidentiality is essential.

Why MinterEllison

We offer flexible working options to encourage balance, wellbeing and support for sustainable ways of working and a range of social, financial and health benefits, including free gym membership - all with no minimum tenure.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

How to Apply

We prefer to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button. We encourage all applications, including if you do not meet the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison.

If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion, please contact ***************@minterellison.com.