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We are looking for a passionate, self-motivated and highly organised senior Legal Assistant looking for their next long-term opportunity to join our corporate team in Brisbane in a full-time permanent position.
The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting a busy team and fostering a collaborative environment.
Ideally you will have
At least 5 years of experience as a Legal Secretary or Assistant in a law firm (preferably in a busy transactions and advisory practice)
Demonstrated time management and organisational skills
The ability to build strong working relationships
Strong work ethic, ability to manage competing priorities and keep on top of deadlines
A commitment to excellence with the ability to produce accurate, high-quality work (attention to detail is critical)
Your role
An excellent opportunity exists for a senior Legal Assistant to become part of our dynamic and expanding corporate team in Brisbane.
In this role, you will work primarily with our highly regarded Corporate Partners, Franki Ganter and Lionel Hogg, supporting their team, as well as supporting our National Corporate Partners and other members of the corporate team on an as needed basis.
You will be responsible for delivering high-level administrative and secretarial support to a group of experienced fee earners.
Key Responsibilities
Diary and inbox management
Meeting, travel and event management
Producing accurate, high quality correspondence and other documentation
Liaising with clients, Partners, lawyers and other stakeholders electronically as well as in person
Assisting with matter management, including file opening and closing, and matter and client relationship reporting
Time entry, preparation of bills and processing monthly billing
Providing exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders including our clients
Creating and managing documents in Microsoft Office and iManage
Supporting business development initiatives, including assistance with preparing proposals
Creating and editing PowerPoint documents.
Ideally you will have experience designing professional, visually engaging presentations tailored for client and internal audiences.
About Gadens
Gadens is a leading, independent Australian law firm, with a clear vision and strategy for the future.
We help people achieve their purpose in a complex world, by leading by example, inspiring others, innovating and building something we are all proud of.
develop and inspire our people
do the right thing and make an impact
work with quality clients in our chosen markets
solve problems with people and technology working seamlessly together
are a widely recognised and respected brand.
We are always on the lookout for star performers to join our growing firm.
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What we offer
A friendly, down-to-earth, and supportive team environment
Truly flexible work practices
For non-fee earners, up to 3% of total remuneration for non-financial contributions
An extra day of leave each year during the month of your birthday
Option to buy additional annual leave
Progressive and market-leading Parental Leave support including:
Superannuation contributions while on Parental Leave, for up to 52 weeks (based on 5 days/week, regardless of your working days)
An external coach to support our people through the various stages of the parental leave journey (Launch, Leave and Landing)
A supported and staggered return
Support and paid leave for Surrogacy and IVF treatment
Health and wellbeing initiatives
Free, confidential counselling for staff and immediate family through our Employee Assistance Program
And much more
At Gadens, we engage with all of our people to create a work environment that encourages and promotes inclusion and diversity, while instilling pride in the firm and our values of collaborate, authentic, responsible and excellent.
Our values and culture assist us in creating a cohesive environment in which we are committed equally to professionalism and personal fulfilment.
We strive to create a culture where the principles of sustainability and corporate social responsibility are embraced and lived by our people every day.
This includes respecting and connecting with First Nations people and providing access to justice to those in need through our pro-bono practice.
This is what makes Gadens a great place to work.
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