The Firm Carter Newell Lawyers is an award-winning specialist law firm providing legal advice to Australian and international corporate clients. Founded in 1989, we are proud to celebrate 35 years of experience and service to our clients in 2024.
We recognise the importance of offering our staff not only the best work in our specialist areas, but also a culture which embraces flexibility, individuality, integrity and education. At Carter Newell, we encourage the best use of all skills and experience of our staff, providing greater efficiency and overall job satisfaction. Our strong culture is the backbone of our success, supported by the firm's values.
The Position We are seeking highly motivated Legal Assistant to join our General Liability team! This is a great opportunity for a student currently studying a Bachelor of Laws to gain practical legal experience and pursue a graduate pathway within an award-winning Australian law firm. This is a part time position, working 3 to 4 days per week with flexibility to support your studies.
The role of a Legal Assistant at Carter Newell Lawyers is to provide high level administrative services to the team, to meet client requirements and to deliver exceptional client service.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Managing own and work author's emails as required, including ensuring timely filing of emails, filtering incoming correspondence, proactively dealing with queries and meeting invites.Coordinating and producing compliant documents, matter lifecycles and correspondence including preparation of briefs for counselConflict searchesAssisting work authors with expense claims in a timely mannerAssisting with the production, signing and mailing of monthly bills for work authorsDiary management, travel booking and handling of telephone calls; andAssociated administrative dutiesEssential Experience and Criteria Studying a Bachelor of Laws or equivalentExperience in a similar role, preferably in a professional services environmentIntermediate skills in Microsoft Office products with good typing and word processing skillsProactive, positive and responsive 'can do' approach, with the ability to learn things quicklyHighly developed interpersonal and effective time management skillsAbility to work in a team environment and be flexible to meet team requirementsAt Carter Newell we are a professional team and have a strong client focus, but we love to have some fun along the way. We also provide:
An ongoing commitment to career developmentA health & wellness program, including an annual wellbeing allowanceWorkplace flexibility to ensure life balance A supportive leadership team dedicated to a culture of collegiality and excellenceExtra perks that make a great office environment like fruit baskets and morning teas - any excuse for cake!If you embrace firm culture, pursue excellence and have a passion for what you do, you will excel in a career at Carter Newell.
How to Apply If this role sounds like you, please fill in your details in the Apply Now section below.
Carter Newell is an equal opportunity employer, and we value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from individuals of diverse ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders, LGBTIQA+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.
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