The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity in our Insurance Litigation team for an Administration Assistant to join our Canberra office.
This role is currently offered on a full-time basis and we are open to shaping the position for the right candidate. We also welcome applications from candidates who are currently studying their Law degree and looking for casual, part-time experience as a Law Clerk to complement their studies.
In this role, you will support our team of Legal Secretaries with a range of administrative tasks whilst gaining valuable on-the-job mentoring, training and support within a collaborative legal team environment.
This opportunity will suit a diligent, customer-centric individual who enjoys working collaboratively and is eager to build a professional career in the legal industry.
The role
Our ideal candidate will have transferable experience in an administrative setting and is seeking an entry-level opportunity to gain hands-on experience in legal practice. Accuracy, attention to detail and professionalism will be essential, as you will be responsible for supporting our legal team and ensuring documents are prepared and managed in a timely and compliant manner.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Preparing basic legal documents and correspondence
* Preparing and issuing monthly tax invoices
* Receipting and processing payments
* Filing documents with the Courts
* Scheduling meetings and managing calendars
* Diary management
* File management, including saving emails and correspondence
* Directing telephone enquiries
* Liaising with stakeholders, including clients, Lawyers, Barristers and Principals
* Opening new files and undertaking conflict searches
* Digital archiving and document management, ensuring accurate and efficient electronic file maintenance
* Mailing documents
* Other general administrative tasks as required
Role requirements
As this is a junior role, we recognise you may not have prior legal experience. What matters most is your attention to detail, motivation and commitment to learning.
In addition, you will demonstrate:
* Outstanding time management skills and a strong commitment to consistency
* Initiative and a proactive approach to tasks
* The ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment
* Confidence in building professional relationships with colleagues and clients
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 and a natural aptitude for technology
About McInnes Wilson Lawyers
We are a full-service firm with 61 principals providing high quality legal advisory services across Australia. We are proud of the values we uphold and the culture of our firm and know there is more to life than work, billables or awards. We believe in our people and trust them with our brand
When joining McInnes Wilson Lawyers, you will be joining a firm that values people. Our progressive and inclusive policies have also earned us recognition as an Employer of Choice by the Australian Business Awards, Lawyers Weekly, Queensland Law Society and HRD to name a few.
Our range of employee benefits are designed to be inclusive of all employees and currently include:
* Progressive paid parental leave policy.
* Reward and recognition program, including tenure awards, annual staff awards, and promotion ceremonies.
* Further education support and professional development program, including a formal mentoring program.
* Health and wellbeing initiatives, birthday leave for full-time employees, firm social club, and regular team functions.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience.
All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks. The successful candidate will also hold full working rights in Australia.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented groups. If you require any changes or amendments to our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know.