Legal Secretary

3 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia MCW Full time
Legal Secretary | Business Services (Brisbane)

We are seeking a motivated Legal Secretary to join our highly respected Business Services team on a 12-month fixed term contract, with the possibility of extension. Based in our Brisbane Head Office, you will predominantly be responsible for assisting with team administrative tasks, fostering client relationships and assisting the team with business development opportunities through event planning and management.

The role

Our ideal candidate will have some experience in a general administration in a professional services environment or a legal secretary role. Accuracy, attention to detail and professionalism will be essential in this role, as you will be working closely with the team's Principal to manage costs and business development activities for the team.

Other duties will include:

  • File opening and management;
  • Assisting with debtor management;
  • Credit card reconciliation;
  • Typing transcripts and dictations;
  • Managing end of month billing;
  • Payment of invoices and financial auditing reports.

Business Development:

  • You will act as the main point of contact to organise and assist the team in sourcing business development activities.

Event Management:

  • You will be responsible for event planning and execution for the team's requirements including but not limited to:
  • Arrange domestic travel requirements;
  • Coordinate, analyse and track expenditure budget;
  • Plan, create and execute engaging events for clients.

Role requirements

  • High attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • Confidence in building lasting relationships with colleagues and clients.
  • Outstanding time management and a strong commitment to consistency.
  • A natural inclination for taking initiative.
  • A self-starter but also thrives in a collaborative work environment.
  • Familiarity with iManage and Practice Evolve would be considered advantageous, although not necessary.

About McInnes Wilson Lawyers

With our 50-year milestone approaching in 2025, we are a full-service firm with 55 principals providing high quality legal advisory services across Australia. We are proud of the values we uphold and the culture of our firm and know there is more to life than work, billables or awards. We believe in our people and trust them with our brand.

When joining McInnes Wilson Lawyers, you will be joining a firm that takes gender equality seriously. Our progressive and inclusive policies have also earned us recognition by Lawyers Weekly, Queensland Law Society and HRD to name a few.

  • Our range of employee benefits are designed to be inclusive of all employees and currently include:
  • Progressive paid parental leave policy with no qualifying period, pre-natal leave, parent & caregivers' platform, partner leave and return to work bonuses;
  • Access to our firmwide, personalised Salary Continuance Insurance Policy;
  • Flexible working arrangements;
  • Reward and recognition program, including tenure awards, annual staff awards, and promotion ceremonies;
  • Further education support and professional development program, including a formal mentoring program;
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives, birthday leave for full-time employees, firm social club, and regular team functions.

If you are a highly motivated Legal Secretary and are keen to work in an energetic environment, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your application along with your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position.

All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented groups. If you require any changes or amendments to our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know.

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