Senior Legal Assistant

 

Main characteristics

Location

Brisbane, Queensland

Company

DLA Piper Australia

Employment type

Full time

Category

Legal

Job summary

THE OPPORTUNITY

DLA Piper understands that you're building a future. Which is why we encourage you to reach your full potential. To explore the opportunities and choices that shape your individual career journey. Here, personal growth goes hand in hand with professional development.

That's our commitment. This is your opportunity.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a high performing Senior Legal Assistant to join DLA Piper's Secretarial Team in our Brisbane Office.

In this dynamic position, you will be part of a collaborative team where you will provide a range of administrative support to multiple fee earners in our Litigation and Regulatory practice group.

We would like to hear from you if you are a dedicated business support professional who values the impact of the secretarial function to us achieving our collective firm goals. You're a team player who enjoys collaborating with peers in delivering an exceptional service.

ABOUT YOU4+ years experience working in a similar role within a law firm or professional services environmentExcellent communication skills (both written and oral), demonstrate an eye for detail and approach your tasks with enthusiasm and prideThrive in a fast-paced working environment, and relish the opportunity to exercise your proven time management and organisational skills to deliver excellent client serviceDemonstrate advanced proficiency in the MS Suite

We are looking for experience in:Word processing, document preparation and drafting correspondenceComplex diary management (Outlook)Financials - including external/internal billing and reporting, and third party invoicingReporting (Excel)Liaising with both internal and external clients as requiredOrganising travel arrangementsEntering client details into a contacts databaseCreating new client matter files, closing and archiving client matter filesPreparation of documents for international board callsMentoring of junior legal assistant staffAll general administrative tasks including filing and photocopyingLitigation would be highly regarded

OUR VALUES

In everything we do connected with our People, our Clients and our Communities, we live by these values:Be Supportive we are compassionate and inclusive, valuing diversity and acting thoughtfullyBe Collaborative - we are proactive, passionate team players investing in our relationshipsBe Bold - we are fearless and inquisitive, challenging ourselves to think big and find creative new solutionsBe Exceptional - we are strategic and driven, exceeding standards and expectations

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

At DLA Piper, diversity and inclusion underpins how we live our values and everything we do. We believe that everyone has a voice, and that everyones voice counts. We know that the rich diversity across our firm makes us stronger, more innovative and creative, which helps us to better serve our clients and communities. We are committed to providing an inclusive working environment and culture across our global firm, where everyone can bring their authentic self to work.

Diversity of perspective, thought, background and culture combine to make us the leading global law firm; thats why we actively seek to build balanced teams. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.

We support anyone with a disability or long term health condition to ensure they have the opportunity to perform at their best. If you have not done so already, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.

AGILE WORKING

We recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That's why we are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support requests for agile working arrangements.

PRE-ENGAGEMENT SCREENING

In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and references from previous employers.