Overview
The role We have an opportunity for an experienced legal secretary to join our leading Disputes team in Brisbane as a Practice Administrator (PA) on a full‑time, permanent basis supporting Will Golinelli.
As a PA at Clayton Utz, you are an instrumental part of our firm and will provide high quality administrative and secretarial support services to the Partners and wider team of Lawyers.
Our Disputes team is a high‑profile practice with an outstanding market reputation.
We have a friendly, positive team culture and offer a flexible, rewarding workplace environment and encourage face‑to‑face collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
* Work closely with partners and lawyers to support general administration, client management, system and timesheet management, and other ad‑hoc tasks to deliver exceptional service to our clients.
* Handle general accounts, reporting and monthly billing including client liaison.
* Coordinate with clients, counsel, consultants and internal CU teams.
* Prepare presentations, documents and related materials.
* Manage file and matter records, including conflict checking, matter opening and closing.
* Actively manage telephones, email, electronic diaries and voicemail for partners and team members.
* Organise meetings and travel arrangements.
* Support the Clients and Markets team with event coordination and general business development initiatives.
Qualifications & Skills
* Experience working at a law firm, ideally in a litigious practice.
* Ability to show initiative and take responsibility for daily management tasks.
* Positive, friendly, solution‑focused, team‑oriented mindset.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Flexible and collaborative approach to working with different stakeholders and their unique styles.
* Organised, efficient approach to administrative tasks with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
* Experience with billing processes, including using Aderant / CMS or similar financial software.
* Intermediate level skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
How to Apply
We prefer to work directly with candidates. If you are interested in this role, please click the "Apply" button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information.
Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements. Please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role.
Consultant Contact Details
Shibanni Dave, Consultant
Accessibility and Inclusion
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Agency Submissions
Clayton Utz does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Clayton Utz Recruitment Team.
Other Information
Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to Clayton Utz partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute an introduction to the firm and Clayton Utz will not be liable for a fee.
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