Location: Melbourne
Contract Type: Permanent
MinterEllison is one of Australia's largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, it is known for excellence, and for its authentic and enduring relationships with clients, employees and communities. Clients seek out MinterEllison to help them solve complex problems daily through a full‐service legal offering and complementary consulting.
We offer opportunities to work on industry‐leading mandates for top‐tier clients, while being part of a high‐performing, collaborative team that values excellence, diversity of thought, curiosity and inclusion. We empower our people to achieve their ambitions with 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 across the firm. You will have the opportunity to engage with AI tools we've built, and external AI tools, to enhance efficiencies and excellence internally and with 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.
The role
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Legal Executive Assistant to provide secretarial and administrative support to our Dispute Resolution team. This full‐time, permanent role supports a collaborative team and plays an important part in the smooth day‐to‐day running of the practice.
Responsibilities
* Proactive diary and inbox management
* Coordinating meetings and organising travel
* Liaising with clients and internal stakeholders to build strong working relationships
* Drafting correspondence, document preparation and amendments
* Matter and file management (opening and closing matters, maintaining electronic and physical filing)
* Client billing and reporting
* Reconciliation of corporate expenses
* General administrative and ad‐hoc tasks as required
What You Need
* 2+ years legal secretarial experience (ideally in litigation)
* Strong organisational skills
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail
* Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
* Understanding of billing and financial systems
* Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
* Collaborative approach and willingness to support the wider team
* Ability to build positive working relationships
* Proactive mindset and demonstrated initiative
Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Email for further information or adjustments: Jess.Brown@minterellison.com.
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