McCabes is an Australian Commercial,Government, and Insurance law firm with a reputation for providinghigh quality, timely legal services. Balanced with a strong internalemphasis on culture and values, we combine innovation withcommercial savviness to deliver rewarding outcomes to all our clients.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experiencedlegal secretary to join our insurance team on a full-time basis. Youwill be part of a dynamic team that provides administrative andsecretarial support to fee earners at different levels (includingprincipal level). Your main responsibilities will include:
* Opening and closing files
* Drafting legal documents and correspondence
* Preparing briefs to counsel
* End of month billing and reporting
* Diary management and arranging appointments
* Liaising with clients via email andphone; and
You will need to be self-motivated,flexible, and confident working in a fast-paced environment. Youwill also enjoy challenging and rewarding work and be part of a teamthat has a high-performance, inclusive and learning-oriented culture.
Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role youwill be an experienced legal secretary with exposure to a variety ofdifferent areas of law. In addition to this, you will ideally have:
* A minimum two years legalsecretarial experience
* Litigation experience (ideallydefendant insurance)
* Previous experience supporting feeearners at all levels
* Experience using iManage andAderant (preferred but not essential)
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
* Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
* Good interpersonal skills; and
* Excellent time management with theability to prioritise tasks.
What We Offer
In return, McCabes will provide youwith the opportunity to work with a talented team in a flexible,inclusive, and innovative environment. We also promote a culturefocused on the firm's values - integrity, excellence, and courage -that provides opportunities to develop and progress your career.
We are small enough to give you thepersonal attention and career development to help you reach yourfull potential, yet large enough to provide the challenge ofdiverse, high-quality work and clients.
Other benefits include:
* A competitive salary commensuratewith experience
* Health and wellbeing initiatives
How to Apply
If you wish to become part of a busyand successful practice with a distinguished reputation, pleasesubmit your cover letter and CV by clicking on the 'Apply Now' button.
McCabes is a national law firm with a boutique culture. We support our people through formal and informal initiatives to see them excel in their professional and personal lives. Our staff are committed, enthusiastic, and have a genuine passion for what they do.
Do we sound like the right firm for you?
Please follow the prompts to apply. We look forward to receiving your application and wish you all the best during the recruitment process.
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