Legal Assistant

4 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia Minterellison Full time

**Location**: Adelaide

**Contract Type**: Permanent

MinterEllison is one of Australia's largest law firms, with nearly 200 years of business history. We're known for our legal and consulting expertise - and for our inclusive and authentic character.

Our purpose is to create sustainable value with our clients, people and communities. That means we have a proud history of providing excellence to clients, nurturing our people and giving back to the communities in which we live and work.

We value excellence, curiosity and collaboration. Clients rely on us for our responsive, commercial approach. Our clients include government departments and agencies, private and publicly listed companies, and small and large businesses in Australia and overseas.

As a highly valued employee we will also provide you with a wide range of benefits. To view our benefits, please copy this link into your browser

**Your Role**

An exciting opportunity exists in our Real Estate team for a Legal Executive Assistant. This role is a full time permanent position supporting a Partner and two senior client facing staff, and providing high quality administrative support to enable our team to deliver market leading legal and consulting services. As a key addition to this team, some of your responsibilities will include:
- File and document management, including matter opening and closing, matter administration management, electronic and physical filing, scanning, printing, photocopying and archiving- Document production to a high standard in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and others within ME Style Guides. Format, edit and proofread documents with a high level of accuracy- Prepare and draft correspondence under supervision- Manage client specific and complex billing requirements, including client/matter reporting- Assist with general financial hygiene including debt collections, voucher requests, client and controlled monies, client reporting- Arrange general and trust account receipting and disbursing of funds- Undertake statutory searches- Make required travel arrangements and amendments to bookings within policy and cost guidelines- Reconciliation of corporate expenses-
- Other general administrative tasks and ad hoc duties as required

**What you need**- Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines- High level of accuracy and attention to detail- The ability to clearly and confidently communicate at all levels and liaise confidently with the practice group- Advanced MS Word skills, including document creation and presentation-
- A demonstrated commitment to high internal/external service standards- An adaptable and flexible nature with a "can do" approach and strong work ethic- A proactive and positive approach with high levels of initiative- A team player to assist others as required

**Why MinterEllison**

We offer flexible working options to encourage balance, wellbeing and support for sustainable ways of working and a range of social, financial and health benefits, including free gym membership - all with no minimum tenure.

**How to apply**

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