Legal Secretary/Paralegal, Dispute Resolution

4 days ago

Australia COWELL CLARKE Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year
Legal Secretary/Paralegal, Dispute Resolution (Adelaide)

About Cowell Clarke

Cowell Clarke is a fast growing specialist commercial law firm based in Australia. With a team of over 185 professionals in offices in Adelaide and Sydney, we represent clients across various industries both nationally and internationally. Our firm takes pride in fostering a positive culture that empowers our employees to excel.

Founded over 30 years ago, we set out to disrupt the traditional reactive approach of commercial law firms by offering exceptional personal service with a proactive, global perspective. Although we have expanded to build a national presence, our commitment to helping clients seize opportunities and manage risks remains unchanged. Innovation is central to our mission.

About the role

We have an opportunity for Legal Secretary/Paralegal to join our Dispute Resolution team. Our team advises on commercial property and leases, contractual disputes, corporate and personal insolvency, franchising, general debt recovery and Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth).

This varied role will see you providing broad administrative support to the team, including:

  • preparing documents
  • billing
  • debt collection
  • managing the team's diary, emails and travel
  • liaising with clients

About you

To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced Legal Secretary with:

  • an exceptional work ethic
  • a strong background in debt collection
  • initiative, flexibility and a positive attitude
  • high attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
  • superior communication skills

Please note, law students are not encouraged to apply unless they are seeking a long term career in a legal support role and have full time availability.

What will we offer you?

Our close-knit legal support team is built on collaboration and mutual support. At Cowell Clarke, working together is at the core of everything we do. Across our Sydney and Adelaide offices, you'll find a team ready to back you up every step of the way.

In addition, Cowell Clarke offers a broad range of financial and social benefits in addition to market leading careers and professional development programs. We're focused on developing our people's careers whilst ensuring they maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Some of our many employee benefits include broad learning & development opportunities, social clubs, sporting & team events, wellbeing and family support, e.g. discounts to gym memberships & private health insurance, paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional leave.

Apply

To apply in confidence, please send your CV and covering letter to Karine McAuliffe, Head of People & Talent

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