About Us
Minter Ellison is the largest Australian-based international law firm, with more than 290 partners and 900 legal staff worldwide. With 14 offices throughout Australia, Asia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, we offer local experience and expertise, and an international perspective.
Our Human Resources and Industrial Relations team has grown from a leading Australian practice to one with a global presence. The team specialise in industrial relations, executive remuneration, occupational, health and safety, individual grievances, anti-discrimination and superannuation
Your Role
A great opportunity has arisen in the Brisbane Human Resources & Industrial Relations group for a senior Legal Secretary. Working closely with Samantha Betzien (Partner) and a high-paced team of lawyers, this challenging role offers the successful candidate a variety of responsibilities that will include:
- preparing correspondence and court documents;
- amending complex documents;
- assistance in arranging meetings, court appearances and settlement conferences;
- assisting with client management;
- diary management and travel arrangements;
- file management;
- digital dictation;
- billing and general accounts (including Corporate Amex reconciliation for authors);
- monitoring emails and screening telephone calls; and
- other ad hoc duties as required.
What you need
This opportunity is ideal for an independent individual who is able to prioritise, organise and show initiative through managing a variety of tasks and responsibilities.
Ideally, you will have a minimum of 5 years legal secretarial experience with a background in litigation. Candidates will possess initiative, a willingness to learn and a pro-active approach. Good communication skills and maturity are essential in order to liaise confidently with staff and clients. You will have accurate touch typing and be advanced in the use of all Microsoft Office applications.
What We Offer
At a large top-tier law firm you will benefit from the support provided by our Technology, Accounting and Know-How help desk teams as well as our Word Processing and Business Services teams who are always available to assist. Opportunities are also available to further your skills by attending one of our many Learning & Development workshops.
With a range of highly competitive staff benefits such as free gym membership, monthly staff drinks, wellbeing sessions, active social and sporting committees and a dedication to the development of our staff and ample opportunities to participate in our Community Investment Program, Minter Ellison is the place to continue and build your legal secretarial career.
How to Apply
We prefer to deal with you directly. Please submit your CV for consideration by clicking on the 'Apply' button below. If you would like further information, please contact Rekha Balachandran, Human Resources Advisor on +61 7 3119 6472 for a highly confidential discussion.
To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.
| Location: | Brisbane |
| Position No: | 822870 |
| Work Type: | Permanent |
