Join Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Australia's leading independent law firm.
This role will support a Partner in our ENR practice. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the partner and fee earners and contribute to the ongoing success of the practice.
You will work closely with a Partner who is approachable, collaborative and values structure and organisation. As such, this role requires an experienced Legal Assistant who can bring initiative, guidance and a proactive mindset to achieve best practice support.
Key responsibilities include:
* Supporting the Partner to meet deadlines and ensure the smooth running of the practice
* Managing a busy inbox and diary, including coordinating meetings
* Billing, time recording, and expense management
* Preparation of correspondence, emails and legal documents
* Matter management including opening and closing files, archiving, and electronic and physical filing
* Assisting with telephone enquiries and developing strong internal and external relationships
* Coordinating travel bookings, meetings and team events
* Maintaining an organised and structured workflow, supporting both the Partner and broader team
* Supporting business development activities and contributing to practice growth initiatives
Required skills and experience:
* Demonstrated experience as a Legal Assistant in a law firm or professional services environment
* Highly organised with strong time management and the ability to prioritise effectively
* Proactive and confident in taking ownership and guiding ways of working
* Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
* Experience with CMS Aderant Expert (or similar finance systems) and NetDocuments (or similar document management systems)
* A collaborative and adaptable approach, with a willingness to contribute to a growing and evolving team
At Corrs, we help you achieve your ambition - at every stage of your career.
About us:
Corrs Chambers Westgarth is Australia's leading independent law firm. We provide exceptional legal services across the full spectrum of matters, including major transactions, projects and significant disputes, offering strategic advice on our clients' most challenging issues.
Why Corrs?
We pride ourselves on meeting our clients' needs in a culture characterised by excellence, commitment, collaboration and respect. Our policies, practices and behaviours foster a safe and inclusive workplace, and we focus on creating opportunities and supporting a diverse workforce.
* Flexible working as standard – we've established flexibility as standard business practice and an option for all our people.
* Bonus leave – an additional week of leave each year (5 weeks annual leave in total).
* Generous parental leave entitlements – we offer up to 26 weeks paid leave and pay superannuation on both paid and unpaid leave (up to 12 months).
* Wellbeing program – we support the wellbeing of our people across areas including resilience, mental health, mindfulness, personal development, physical health and self-care.
* Diversity and Inclusion – this is a key area of focus for the firm. We set meaningful goals to improve diversity and an inclusive culture in which all employees feel supported and valued.
* Responsible business approach – we are a member of the United Nations Global Compact, and are committed to promoting and respecting human rights, supporting the Compact's Ten Principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption, and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. We are also a member of AusLSA, which works to promote and increase sustainable practices across the legal sector.
* Learning and development opportunities – including our Australian-first international study scholarship, our national training program and our mentoring program.
To apply click on the "apply" button or contact Shannon Garrett on shannon.garrett@corrs.com.au for a confidential discussion.
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