Legal Administrator

3 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia McBride Legal Full time

About McBride Legal

McBride legal is a specialist commercial, property, and litigation law practice. The firm provides a comprehensive range of commercial legal services focusing on practical, business-oriented solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. McBride Legal is committed to delivering high-quality legal services efficiently, with an emphasis on client care and a desire to exceed expectations.

About the role

As a legal administrator you will be responsible for supporting professional staff day to day in the management of their matters, dealing with documentation and correspondence, preparing and collating files for various purposes, entering financial information and preparing invoices and other documents.

As part of our support team, you will also contribute to monitoring incoming phone calls, assist with office administration tasks and provide ad-hoc personal assistance for professional staff.

Having a keen eye for detail is essential in this role, ensuring that the quality of work meets high standards and nothing is overlooked.

Joining McBride Legal means becoming part of a team that not only works diligently to achieve shared goals but also values a positive and enjoyable work environment. The team supports each other and finds ways to make work both productive and fun.

What you'll be doing

  • Matter administration including maintaining client files, preparing briefs, drafting correspondence and documents, opening and closing matters, entering invoices and sending account statements, reviewing time and costs for billing, preparing draft bills, assisting with fee proposals, and general financial information.
  • Client and professional staff support including assisting with preparing for meetings or court appearances, managing schedules or arranging appointments, liaising with clients in regard to administrative matters, and running errands for or providing personal assistance to professional staff.
  • General administration including conducting file reviews, copying, scanning or posting, archiving, answering phones, monitoring generic mailboxes, ordering supplies and contributing to the efficient running of the office environment.

What skills you need

Essential:

  • More than two years demonstrated experience in the duties of this role within the legal sector or professional services environment
  • Demonstrated high level of ability using common Office 365 applications (outlook, teams, word and excel)

Desirable:

  • Experience using LEAP practice management software
  • Experience working in the Commercial/Property/Litigation practice areas

What qualities and behaviours we value

  • Proactive, anticipates and plans effectively
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
  • Strives for high quality and efficiency
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • A professional appearance and approach to work
  • Works well in a team environment – always willing to help

What we offer

At McBride Legal, we are committed to providing a supportive and collaborative work environment. We offer:

  • A competitive salary
  • Company laptop
  • Modern office with quality end of trip facilities
  • Year-round social events

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please provide your CV and a very brief cover letter that highlights key points about your fit for the role. Applications without a cover letter may not be considered.

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