Overview
About The Opportunity An opportunity has arisen for a Legal Secretary to join our vibrant and supportive Brisbane team. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual eager to advance their career. This role provides a unique blend of support across our ESM and Property teams, with an additional floating secretary component to assist other practice groups, as and when required.
Responsibilities
* Organise catering for meetings and events, ensuring all arrangements are in place.
* Schedule and coordinate meetings and appointments with relevant stakeholders including clients.
* Extensive diary and inbox management.
* Preparation and formatting of correspondence and legal documents.
* End of month billing and other financial administration.
* Some data entry.
* Floating support across Brisbane practice groups, assisting with urgent tasks or deliveries, overflow work and leave coverage.
* General administration including scanning, filing, and general office tasks.
* Cover of Front of House and Facilities during periods of leave.
About You
You will ideally have
* Experience in a legal or office setting in a similar role (preferably within ESM or Litigation and Property).
* Strong attention to detail.
* Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* A strong commitment to excellence in client service.
* Outstanding computer literacy skills, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
* Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
* A proactive and positive attitude with a willingness to learn, grow and support multiple teams.
Additional Qualities
* A self-motivated individual capable of working independently.
* A team player who can take direction and foster strong professional relationships with both staff and clients.
* Aligned with our values - talk straight, play as a team and better each day.
Our Firm
Macpherson Kelley is a national Commercial law firm that thinks differently. Our people possess a rare combination of commercial acumen, legal ingenuity, and human insight. That's why we treat each client's business as if it's our own, delivering intelligent recommendations they can act on.
With offices in Brisbane, Dandenong, Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide, as well as international connections through our Pacific Legal Network, Multilaw and PrivacyRules partners, our lawyers collaborate across practice areas and borders to take care of any legal issues faced by our clients.
Our People Promise
The best thing about Macpherson Kelley is its people. Really good people and talented lawyers, in an inclusive, high performing and positive workplace culture achieve great things. We are flexible and outcome focused in how we work, so you can get on with the job. Together, we believe in better and are ambitious for growth, and we understand that growth comes from leveraging all business and learning opportunities, many of which are delivered through our practical and commercially focused Macpherson Kelley Business School.
Our benefits include mentoring programs, additional leave options, and generous parental leave policies. Learn more about building your career with us at www.mk.com.au/careers.
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