Legal Assistant

3 days ago

Brisbane, Australia Corrs Chambers Westgarth Full time

LEGAL ASSISTANT - FLOAT
- 492494- Brisbane- Legal Support- Contract**Join Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Australia's leading independent law firm.**

We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to support our Brisbane Legal teams in periods of absence and during workload peaks. This role will also provide support to Reception during periods of unplanned leave.

This is a 12 month parental leave contract.

**At Corrs, we help you achieve your ambition - at every stage of your career.**

**Key responsibilities**

In this role you will work closely with partners and teams to provide administrative support including:

- Liaising with clients and stakeholders
- File management
- Managing calendars
- Billing, time coding and reporting
- Arranging travel (including flights and accommodation)
- Assisting with events and business development activities

The ad hoc reception duties primarily involve:

- Meet and greet clients and promptly notify staff member (via phone) of guest arrival
- Provide switchboard services for incoming and internal calls
- Ensure immaculate presentation of meeting rooms and reception space

**Required skills and personal attributes**
- Outstanding organisational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Proactive and able to work independently with limited supervision
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel)
- Advanced knowledge of CMS/Aderant or other finance related software
- Ability to develop and foster excellent professional relationships internally and with clients
- Demonstrate confidence, professionalism, responsiveness and excellent customer service skills on the client floor.

**About us**:
Corrs Chambers Westgarth is Australia’s leading independent law firm. We provide exceptional legal services across the full spectrum of matters, including major transactions, projects and significant disputes, offering strategic advice on our clients’ most challenging issues.

**Why Corrs?**
We pride ourselves on meeting our clients needs in a culture characterised by excellence, commitment, collaboration and respect. Our policies, practices and behaviours foster a safe and inclusive workplace, and we focus on creating opportunities and supporting a diverse workforce.
- **Flexible working as standard** - we’ve established flexibility as standard business practice and an option for all our people.
- **Bonus leave** - an additional week of leave each year (5 weeks annual leave in total).
- **Wellbeing program** -we support the wellbeing of our people across areas including resilience, mental health, mindfulness, personal development, physical health and self-care.
- **Diversity and Inclusion** - this is a key area of focus for the firm. We set meaningful goals to improve diversity and an inclusive culture in which all employees feel supported and valued.
- **Responsible business approach** - we are a member of the United Nations Global Compact, and are committed to promoting and respecting human rights, supporting the Compact’s Ten Principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption, and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. We are also a member of AusLSA, which works to promote and increase sustainable practices across the legal sector.
- **Learning and development opportunities** - including our Australian-first international study scholarship, our national training program and our mentoring program.

For more information, see our website

  • Legal Assistant

    6 days ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Randstad - Legal Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

    Are you an experienced Legal Assistant? This is a compelling opportunity to join one of Australia's leading National Law Firms in their busy Brisbane CBD office.We are recruiting on behalf of an award-winning firm renowned for its collaborative spirit, commitment to inclusion, and progressive approach to legal practice. This is your chance to support a...

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

    1 week ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia legal eagles Full time $80,000 - $90,000 per year

    Min of 3 years Family Law Legal Assistant or Paralegal experience is essentialProgressive law firmSupporting the Family Law Team The Firm Well established and progressive mid tier law firm centrally located in the Brisbane CBD. Have 20 staff. The Role As a Family Law Legal Assistant/Paralegal, you will assist the Family Law team and your duties will...

  • Legal Secretary

    2 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Hays | Legal Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

    Legal Secretary - Personal Injury - Brisbane Your new company A boutique firm located in the heart of Brisbane CBD, specialising in personal injury law are currently looking for a Legal Secretary to join their team. They are known for their personalised approach and dedication to achieving the best outcomes for their clients. They are seeking a career...

  • Legal Assistant

    7 days ago

    Brisbane, Australia Kaleidoscope Legal Full time

    Develop your career in a well regarded team - Great team environment - Strong resources & training available **The Firm** Our client is a top-tier global law firm who offer the highest level of service internationally. This strong Projects team is a leader in their field, working with a variety of high-quality clients on large-scale and interesting...

  • Legal Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Australia Kaleidoscope Legal Full time

    Complex and challenging matters - Award winning law firm - Excellent salary package on offer **The firm** We are currently working closing with a highly regarded law firm who are growing their insurance law team. With a large presence in the Brisbane market, this firm is known for being leaders in the industry. They are rated one of the top insurance...

  • Lawyer - Farm and Rural Legal Service/consumer

    1 week ago

    Brisbane, Australia Legal Aid Full time

    Provide legal advice, task assistance and information on consumer law matters to clients throughout the state - Represent clients in consumer law matters, with an emphasis on credit and insurance law - Propose, negotiate, mediate and document appropriate terms of agreement of financial disputes between primary producers and lenders - Help primary producers...

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    2 weeks ago

    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Dovetail Legal Solutions Pty Ltd Full time $120,000 - $228,500 per year

    SUMMARYA leading listed mining services company seeks a Senior Legal Counsel with a commercial focus to join its collaborative team and support its business across Australia and the Asia Pacific region.THE COMPANYA leading global mining services company supporting resources and mining companies, with operations in over 50 countries, 16,000 employees and a...

  • Legal Assistant

    22 hours ago

    Brisbane, Australia IPA Personnel Services Full time

    Are you a detail-oriented, organized, and highly-motivated individual with a passion for the legal field? Do you possess exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! As a Legal Assistant, you will work closely with our attorneys...

  • Legal Assistant

    5 days ago

    Brisbane, Australia Empire Careers Full time

    Contact Name : April O’Dempsey Contact Phone : 07 3231 1200 Location : Brisbane Job Type : Permanent Job Salary : $80000 - $90000 per annum, Benefits: 50% gym membership Salary up to 90k package | min 2 years legal assistant experience | International Law Firm... International Law Firm Minimum of 2 years Legal Assistant experience is...

  • Legal Assistant

    22 hours ago

    Brisbane, Australia Empire Careers Full time

    Contact Name : April O’Dempsey Contact Phone : 07 3231 1200 Location : Brisbane Job Type : Permanent Job Salary : $65000 - $75000 per annum, Benefits: National Law Firm 1 years legal assistant experience is all that is needed | working in the Property department of a national law firm... **The role** As a Legal Assistant, you will support Solicitors...