Legal Assistant - Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Litigation and Dispute Resolution | Brisbane Metropolitan
An exceptional opportunity for you to join our Litigation and Dispute Resolution team as an Administration Assistant / Legal Assistant in a full-time role. This is an integral role within a highly regarded team; you will be supporting several busy lawyers to achieve great outcomes for our clients. This role is fast-paced and demanding, offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment.
To make a great fit for this team, you will be organized, enthusiastic, and take initiative. You will also enjoy working collaboratively with others in a busy corporate environment and take pride in providing top-level support to your colleagues.
The role
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Collation, copying, and scanning of correspondence and documents including briefs and court documents
2. General accounts and billing processes
3. Opening and closing of files
4. Diary management, answering incoming calls, and arranging appointments
5. Generally contributing to the efficient operations of the team
Qualifications
We welcome candidates of all experience levels to apply. While legal experience is an advantage, we are open to training someone with a great attitude and outstanding customer service experience.
- Legal administration experience is highly regarded but not essential
- Strong attention to detail, and skills in prioritization and time management
- Confidence, flexibility, and ability to take a proactive approach to work
- A team player mindset, and desire to work collaboratively with the existing team
- Ability to develop and foster excellent professional relationships internally and with clients
Benefits
- Award-winning 'best employer' and 2024 Beaton Client Choice Award winners for 'best law & related services firm' ($30m-$100m revenue)
- Breakfast provided daily in our team café
- Career progression and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing initiatives
- Wellness facilities and onsite classes (i.e., yoga and mindfulness)
- Other benefits: purchased leave program (pre-tax), novated leasing, corporate medical insurance plans, networking and social events, and much more
About Cooper Grace Ward
Cooper Grace Ward is a leading independent law firm based in Brisbane. We are a full-service law firm providing a range of legal services to clients nationally and internationally. We are a vibrant, energetic, growing, and diverse team committed to supporting and developing our people to meet the changing needs of our clients. We take personal responsibility and pride in our work and have fun while we do it. We strive to be leaders in everything we do, and our impressive achievements can be viewed on our website.
Cooper Grace Ward is known as an employer of choice with an outstanding culture that fosters a safe, diverse, and collaborative work environment that strongly values all members of our team.
If this sounds like a team you'd like to be a part of and you value mutual respect, curiosity, and excellence like we do, then we would like to talk with you.
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