Legal Assistant

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Cooper Grace Ward Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

An exceptional opportunity for you to join our Litigation and Dispute Resolution team as an Administration Assistant / Legal Assistant in a full-time role. This is an integral role within a highly regarded team; you will be supporting several busy lawyers to achieve great outcomes for our clients. This role is fast-paced and demanding, offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment.

To make a great fit for this team you will be organised, enthusiastic, and take initiative. You will also enjoy working collaboratively with others in a busy corporate environment and take pride in providing top level support to your authors.

The role

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Collation, copying and scanning of correspondence and documents including briefs and court documents
  • General accounts and billing processes
  • Opening and closing of files
  • Diary management, answering incoming calls, arranging appointments
  • Generally contributing to the efficient operations of the team.

Qualifications

We welcome candidates of all experience levels to apply. While legal experience is an advantage, we are open to training someone with a great attitude and outstanding customer service experience.

  • Legal administration experience is highly regarded but not essential
  • Strong attention to detail, and skills in prioritisation and time management
  • Confidence, flexibility and ability to take a proactive approach to work
  • A team player mindset, and desire to work collaboratively with the existing team
  • Ability to develop and foster excellent professional relationships internally and with clients.
  • Must be available to work full-time

Benefits

  • Award winning 'best employer' and 2024 Beaton Client Choice Award winners for 'best law & related services firm' ($30m-$100m revenue)
  • Breakfast provided daily in our team café
  • Career progression and development opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing initiatives
  • Wellness facilities and onsite classes (i.e. yoga and mindfulness)
  • Other benefits: purchased leave program (pre-tax), novated leasing, corporate medical insurance plans, networking and social events and much more

About Cooper Grace Ward

Cooper Grace Ward is a leading independent law firm based in Brisbane. We are a full-service law firm providing a range of legal service to clients nationally and internationally. We are a vibrant, energetic, growing and diverse team committed to supporting and developing our people to meet the changing needs of our clients. We take personal responsibility and pride in our work and have fun while we do it. We strive to be leaders in everything we do, and our impressive achievements can be viewed on our website.

Cooper Grace Ward is known as an employer of choice with an outstanding culture that fosters a safe, diverse and collaborative work environment that strongly values all members of our team.

If this sounds like a team you'd like to be a part of and you value mutual respect, curiosity and excellence like we do then we would like to talk with you.

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