MinterEllison is one of Australia's largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we are known for our excellence, and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients, our people and our communities. Clients seek out MinterEllison to help them solve complex problems every day. We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary consulting offering.
We offer opportunities to work on industry-leading mandates for top-tier clients, while being part of a high-performing and collaborative team that values excellence, diversity of thought, curiosity, and inclusion. We value our people and empower them to achieve their ambitions - with the support, trust and autonomy to grow their careers in meaningful ways.
At MinterEllison, we're leading the way with AI and other emerging technologies, powering innovation right across our firm. You will have the opportunity to engage with AI tools we've built, and other external AI tools, to enhance efficiencies and excellence internally and with our clients.
We support sustainable ways of working regarding how, when and where you work and offer a wide range of social, financial and health benefits (see )
The role
Following an internal promotion, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal Executive Assistant to join our dynamic Sydney Dispute Resolution team. This full‑time, permanent role will see you providing high‑level administrative support to a team of legal professionals known for their expertise, collaboration and commitment to excellence.
Key Responsibilities
* Proactive diary and inbox management
* Coordinating meetings and organising travel arrangements
* Document production including formatting and amendments
* Matter and file management, including opening and closing matters and maintaining electronic and physical filing
* Collating briefs for Counsel
* Liaising with clients and stakeholders to build strong working relationships
* Monthly billing, invoicing and client reporting
* Corporate expense reconciliation
* Online court filing and ordering court transcripts
* Conducting ASIC, PPSR and property searches in Citec
* Printing, filing and general administrative support
* Ad hoc duties as required
What you need
We are seeking a proactive, organised and detail-oriented individual with a genuine interest in legal administration. Ideally, you will have experience in a similar role as a Legal Assistant and demonstrate:
* Strong organisational skills with excellent prioritisation and attention to detail
* Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
* Confident communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels
* Experience supporting multiple senior stakeholders
* Resilience, self-motivation and commitment to high-quality work
* A collaborative team approach and the ability to build positive working relationships
* Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines
* Flexibility, adaptability and a proactive mindset
* A genuine desire to contribute to the success of the team
How to apply
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.
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 all 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 are currently a MinterEllison employee, please apply through the internal careers page.
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