Executive Assistant

 

Main characteristics

Location

Adelaide, South Australia

Company

MinterEllison

Employment type

Part time

Category

Legal

Job summary

MinterEllison is Australia's largest law firm and provides legal and consulting services.

Purpose is at our core. We create lasting impacts with our clients, our people and our communities. Our teams collaborate and deliver to our Purpose, and consistently work to embed our values into everyday actions. Clients rely on our expertise and insights. They value our responsive, creative and commercial approach. We are curious by nature, diverse in our disciplines and authentic in our relationships.

Diversity and inclusion is at the core of our Purpose and informs the way we work with each other, our clients and in the community. We know that when we bring together diversity of thinking, skills, experience, gender identity, backgrounds and orientations, we get better results.

Our culture

Legal support staff are valued and respected at MinterEllison - you provide vital support to our legal staff and contribute to our success as a leading professional services firm. We are a friendly and supportive team that takes pride in our work, our individual and collective achievements, our clients' success, and our firm's reputation in the marketplace.

Your role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Legal Executive Assistant to provide secretarial and administrative support to two Partners and two Senior Associates, working on a variety of litigation matters in our Adelaide Dispute Resolution team. This will be a 12 month contract, working 4 days a week (0.8FTE).

As a key addition to this team, some of your responsibilities will include:

Document production including use of precedents and drafting correspondence Preparation of court documents and document briefs Financial management -coordinating team billing Proactive diary management and coordination of meeting/travel arrangements Liaising with clients as directed by senior client facing staff and maintaining client databases and key contact information Assist with coordination of tenders, pitches as required Answering calls and monitoring emails Reconciliation of corporate AMEX expenses General administrative tasks such as filing, photocopying, searches etc Other ad hoc duties as required

What you need

We welcome applications from Legal Executive Assistants with 5+ years' experience. Ideally you will have experience in litigation, including experience with online court portals, and possess the following attributes:

Self-motivation and an ability to work autonomously with minimal direction Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities Significant experience using file management software (preferably FileSite) and account management software (preferably Elite) High level skills in the Microsoft Office suite A strong client focus and demonstrated ability to form enduring relationships with peers, industry experts and clients Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills A high level of accuracy and attention to detail Ability to communicate clearly and confidently at all levels A pro-active and flexible attitude and high degree of initiative A high degree of integrity, as confidentiality is essential

Why MinterEllison:

We are recognised as Australia's Most Attractive Firm, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality in Australia and we hold Gold employer status with the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI).

We make diversity in all its forms central to collaboration. This is why we offer hybrid working options to encourage balance, wellbeing and support for sustainable ways of working. We offer up to 20 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer within the first 24 months following birth or adoption, and a range of social, financial and health benefits, including free gym membership - all with no minimum tenure.

We welcome applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders (including if you identify as transgender or gender diverse), sexual orientations, as well as people living with a disability or who have family or carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for roles with MinterEllison.

How to apply:

We love to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV and cover letter for consideration by clicking on the 'Apply' button.

If you would like further information, to tell us about any adjustments you might require through the recruitment process or if you are trans or gender diverse and want a confidential discussion, please contact [Apply online].