Are you an experienced Legal Assistant looking to take the next step in your career?
We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our firm as Practice Coordinator & Executive Legal Assistant. In this key role, you will provide high-quality administrative support to practice lawyers and provide direct supervision and coordination of the Legal Assistants dedicated to the practice group.
The Key Responsibilities Of The Position Include
* Working closely with Partners to ensure compliance with practice management needs relating to administrative support for the practice group.
* Managing Legal Assistants and Document Creation Specialists dedicated to the practice group, including, but not limited to supervising and coordinating work, prioritisation of tasks and projects, day-to-day supervision of the team.
* Overseeing and assisting the practice group with administrative tasks.
* Providing Executive Legal Assistant support to the Partners where required. This includes diary management, monitoring of their mail and inbox, arranging travel and itineraries and assisting with their planning and coordination of meetings.
* Actively sharing knowledge of specialised processes with team members and peers through training, documentation and collaborative communication.
* Identifying process and/or system improvements to create efficiencies and assisting with the implementation of these to ensure ongoing improvements to legal administrative support provided to the practice group.
The Successful Candidate Will Have
* At least 4 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant.
* Post-secondary qualifications are highly regarded but are not essential.
* High-level of proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn new systems and technologies.
* Well-developed problem-solving skills.
* Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
* High-level attention to detail.
* A genuine commitment to client service.
* Good judgement and ability to prioritise workload.
* Willingness to take on a variety of tasks.
* Good analytical skills and the ability to be efficient and thorough.
* Desire to grow leadership skills to be able to nurture, coach and coordinate a team of Legal Assistants and Document Creation Specialists.
What We Can Offer You
By becoming a member of our Jackson McDonald team, you will be able to access a range of benefits, including:
* Structured learning and personalised career development.
* Free onsite gym with organised classes.
* Activities to support our local community and charities.
* Reward and recognition program.
* Dress for your day – if you aren’t meeting with clients or guests, dress in a manner that reflects your working day in the office.
* Paid parental leave.
* Birthday leave – a paid day off during your birthday month.
How To Apply
If you believe you have the skills, attributes and experience applicable to this role, please click “ Apply ” to submit your CV and cover letter to the People and Development Team.
To be eligible to apply for this role you must be permitted to work in Australia on an unrestricted basis.
Jackson McDonald is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.