AddressMarsh McLennan is seeking candidates for the following position based in Sydney:
Paralegal / Administrative Co-ordinator - Litigation Team (Full Time)
What can you expect?
Looking for an exciting role which will provide a sense of ownership? This is a great opportunity to expand your skills and progress with a global company and support a high performing Litigation Team.
This role would suit someone that has experience in providing administrative support to a busy legal or professional services team, either in private legal practice or in the corporate environment. We are looking for someone is willing to take on increased responsibilities and is able to act independently, has excellent planning and organisational skills, and is efficient at completing tasks timely to support internal and external client demands.
What is in it for you?
At Marsh, we recognise that our most important asset is our people. We offer benefits and programs that support career development such as professional development support, exam and study assistance and global rotation opportunities which will support and nurture you with every opportunity to reach your full potential.
We also recognise the value of healthy, happy colleagues and promote a culture of care and wellbeing, offering benefits such as flexible working and much more!
- Flexible work arrangements
- Become part of a global leader that has one of the strongest reputations in its industry
- Professional environment where your career path really matters and is supported in our global organisation
- Great team environment with supportive colleagues
We will count on you to:
- Provide support to attorneys on a wide range of legal matters such as litigation support, subpoena response, insurance, regulatory, licensing and in other areas as assigned.
- Assist with legal filings and other such requirements.
- Monitor and communicate all litigation, arbitration and other litigation-related deadlines to in-house attorneys.
- Conduct legal research, provide summaries to in-house litigation attorneys on relevant business, regulatory and compliance issues.
- Organise and maintain all core legal/business documents and update and maintain process documents.
- Participate in document reviews, including issue spotting, attorney client privilege, data privacy and collection processes in connection with subpoenas, litigation and client requests.
- Manage invoicing and recoveries, spend management and reporting.
- Serve as a liaison between the department, internal stakeholders, and outside counsel.
- Co-ordinate training and assist with preparing presentations.
- May also collect, analyse and present reports on various types of data and manage registers.
- Prepare reports and manage registers.
- Document management.
- Review and maintain legal agreements as required.
- Provide general legal support such as having agreements signed by Directors and distributing appropriate papers.
- Assist in producing reports, manuals, and presentations.
- Assist with tasks as directed by the team.
- Support the wider legal and compliance team as may be required from time to time.
- Diary management and workflow co-ordination.
What you need to have:
- Experience as a paralegal/administrator for a legal or professional services team/currently studying a law degree
- The ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment, manage competing priorities, be pro-active and be highly organised
- The ability to work autonomously and accurately and to meet multiple deadlines
- Strong attention to detail with excellent writing and communication skills
- The ability to draft and edit concisely and accurately
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills
About us:
Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Company's 85,000 colleagues advise clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $20 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses. Marsh provides data-driven risk advisory services and insurance solutions to commercial and consumer clients. Guy Carpenter develops advanced risk, reinsurance and capital strategies that help clients grow profitably and pursue emerging opportunities. Mercer delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations redefine the world of work, reshape retirement and investment outcomes, and unlock health and well being for a changing workforce. Oliver Wyman serves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.
Marsh McLennan is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person. Note: the changes to our hybrid work policy do not apply to officially designated remote workers and are subject to any works council or local legal requirement.
Please apply using the link below, applications will only be considered from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal & Bankruptcy check prior to commencement of employment.
