Legal Assistant - Brisbane, Australia - McCullough Robertson

McCullough Robertson
McCullough Robertson
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Brisbane, Australia

4 weeks ago

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Description

Join a team with a drive to achieve quality results for clients; a commitment to each other; and a strong community contribution.


With over 400 staff across offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Newcastle, McCullough Robertson is a big firm without the attitude.


We work on big matters but work in small teams, giving each of our employee's hands-on experience and the ability to develop their own interests and areas of expertise.

Our goal is for each and every one of our employees to build a rewarding career which is full of opportunities, satisfying relationships and a sense of achievement.


Inclusion and Diversity
We are a leader in diversity and inclusion, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.


Our commitment is to create an accessible, inclusive and informed workplace, where we can collectively make a difference for everyone, including people with disability, to gain equal opportunities and grow their career at McCullough Robertson.

This is our commitment to diversity and inclusion and how we bring to life our McCullough Robertson values.


An award winning law firm, we have received the prestigious Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation for the tenth consecutive year and have recently been awarded by Lawyers Weekly - Diversity Law Firm of the Year.


The Role


We are looking for an experienced full-time Legal Assistant to join our highly regarded Planning and Environment team in Brisbane.

This role will support one Partner and the wider Planning & Environment team.

The role will be varied including the following key responsibilities_ (amend as required)_:

  • Supporting the Partner in managing their practice;
  • Document drafting, amendment, management and dictation;
  • Proactive diary management and meeting coordination;
  • Management of monthly client reporting and billing;
  • Coordination of travel arrangement;
  • Secretarial support for general administrative tasks; and
  • Working with and providing assistance to other legal assistants.

Experience

You must also demonstrate the following attributes:

  • Ability to exercise initiative;
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with internal and external parties;
  • Ability to multitask and manage deadlines;
  • Excellent attention to detail;
  • Selfmotivated with the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team; and

Benefits
Your sense of fulfilment at work is important to us and in return for your expertise and enthusiasm, we offer:

  • fantastic work environment working with a friendly and supportive team
- competitive remuneration
- opportunity to develop great client relationships
- subsidised gym membership
- active social and sporting events

  • We're an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees._
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