Administrative Assistant

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Gilchrist Connell Full time

Who are we?
Gilchrist Connell is a leading Australian litigation and disputes firm. Our particular focus is on general insurance, employment, and defendant-side dispute resolution. We also provide corporate and commercial advice and front-end solutions to businesses throughout all stages of their life cycle. We have offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, having tripled in size over the last decade.


For the third consecutive year we are one of only 31 firms recognised as an
Australasian Lawyer Employer of Choice. We believe that partnering with sophisticated clients on high quality work and enjoying a rewarding personal life should not be mutually exclusive.

The firm has a genuinely positive work culture, built on transparency in feedback, support of flexible working practices, leading support programs and employee benefits and cloud-based technology platforms.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an
Administrative Assistant to support our dynamic Sydney office. You will be working in a collaborative group, in their busy, predominantly medical negligence and general insurance litigation practice.

Our team are committed to excellence for our clients as well as managing your own lifestyle and wellbeing; we have high expectations of our work but also an understanding of when to let your hair down and switch off.


With a successful practice already established and still growing, you must be hungry to assist our team in cultivating quality client relationships.

We prioritise team success, and an attitude that we should all lift up those we work with - your success in this role will be reliant on your ability to engage with your colleagues and help grow our team's practice.


What does a standard week look like?

  • Answering calls, preparing boardroom and welcoming clients
  • Deliveries and collections within the CBD
  • Filing (physical and electronic)
  • Collecting, processing and distributing mail
  • Electronic filing of court documents
  • Scanning, printing and archiving
  • Tidying and stocking the office, kitchen and stationery areas
  • Assisting the Legal Secretary team with tasks
  • Coordinating office functions
  • Any other adhoc administrative tasks as your skills grow
  • Assisting with Covid Safe practices and compliance

What do we offer you?
No foosball tables sorry, or video games, ball pits, etc etc. We're not into cultural gimmicks and we don't need them - our culture is already great.

What we do offer:

  • A great and dynamic
    culture Our firm has a true collegiate buzz and is growing in response to client demand. Our partners are accessible and supportive and have a genuine willingness to involve you in client relationships at a high level.
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Flexibility to manage your time. Be efficient, get your work done, and go
enjoy your personal life.

  • Responsibility for and
    meaning in your work. We believe that you have to enjoy your work and be given the ownership to make decisions and solve problems for sophisticated and knowledgeable clients.
  • We are committed to fostering a truly
    diverse and
    inclusive workplace so that all our people can flourish and fulfil their highest potential, for the benefit of our people, the firm, and our clients.
  • We
    value our role as a corporate citizen by putting words into actions through our
    pro bono legal services, volunteering and community giving
:

  • Access to professional development opportunities through our internal program and leading external providers.
  • Managing Vicarious Trauma training will be provided if you are dealing with sensitive matters.
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Group Salary Continuance (GSC) at the firm's cost.
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Parental leave over and above government entitlements
:

  • Comprehensive
    Wellbeing support through our Wellbeing EAP Provider which is available to you and your
    family.


To be successful in this role, you will have at least 6 months office experience and great attention to detail.

You'll have strong MS Office proficiency, impeccable organisation and self-management skills with a strong ability to prioritise your day and tasks.

We also value a sense of humour and the ability to make the office an enjoyable and friendly place to work.

A quick note to agencies - we don't need support with this role at present. Thank you.

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Administrative: 1 year (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

  • Australia (required)
Application Deadline: 31/01/2023

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