Legal Office Assistant
4 days ago
About us
We're passionate about what we do and want you to be too.
Moray & Agnew is one of Australia's leading law firms with an unrivalled reputation in our markets. We're proud that our partners and our legal expertise are consistently recognised by Chambers Asia-Pacific, Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Best Lawyers, and Doyle's Guide.
With over 110 partners, our teams are organised into three strategic pillars to play to our strengths:
- Insurance – including commercial classes such as financial lines, professional indemnity, public & product liability, life insurance, and statutory classes such as workers compensation and compulsory third party.
- Commercial & Workplace – spanning corporate and commercial, construction and projects, property and environment, commercial dispute resolution, insolvency, owners' corporation, and workplace law.
- Government – spanning local, state, and federal government.
Our clients include Australian and international insurers and reinsurers, corporates of all sizes, and federal, state, and local government.
Nationally, over 750 talented people deliver top-quality legal advice and representation, coupled with exceptional client service and support across our offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Newcastle, Perth, and Cairns.
Our partners are committed to fostering flexible, inclusive, and diverse environments for our employees. We have the fourth highest percentage of female partners according to the AFR Law Partnership Survey, July 2024.
We value technical excellence and collegiality, offer a great workplace culture, and excellent opportunities to further your career, whether you are just starting out, an experienced lawyer, or a business services professional.
About the role
An opportunity exists for Legal Office Assistants (LOAs) to join the pool supporting our Insurance practice groups in Brisbane.
Some of the responsibilities include:
- Providing support to Legal Secretaries
- Collating briefs to Counsel and other experts
- Court filing
- Managing, organising, and maintaining documents in paper and electronic filing systems
- General office duties such as photocopying, faxing, filing, mail, and errands
- Lunch-time reception relief and switchboard duties
Successful candidates are required to work a minimum of three days a week during study semesters. LOA roles are casual, offering flexibility. During semester breaks, additional hours may be available depending on your availability and firm needs. Availability may vary each semester. Office hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, and candidates must be available for full days.
This role is ideal for students eager to gain experience in a legal firm or build on existing office or legal experience.
Please note, this is a casual position with a periodic pay rate.
About you
You will be a law student in your first or second year. No prior legal or office experience is required as training will be provided. We seek team players with strong communication skills, a good work ethic, maturity, confidence, and the ability to stay calm under pressure while managing a busy workload.
How to apply
If interested, please submit your cover letter and CV. For Paralegal, Law Graduate, or Lawyer applications, include your academic transcript.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, neurodiverse individuals, and those with disabilities. If you have questions or need adjustments, please mention this in your application.
We prefer direct applications and do not consider unsolicited recruitment agency submissions.
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