Location: Sydney Contract Type: Fixed Term 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 www.minterellison.com/-/media//Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-2024.ashx Your Role An exciting opportunity exists in our Sydney M&A team for an experienced Legal Executive Assistant.
In this busy and fast-paced role, you will provide vital support to our Business Unit Leader and other senior legal staff.
This is a 12-month parental leave cover with potential to transition into the M&A team permanently.
We are looking for someone with excellent attention to detail, strong typing and formatting skills, an ability to multi task and to work both autonomously and in a team environment.
As a key addition to this team, some of your responsibilities will include: Proactive diary and email management; Coordination of meetings & travel; File management (e.g.
opening and closing matters and electronic filing); Monthly billing, client reporting and invoicing; Printing and filing of correspondence and emails AMEX reconciliation Other tasks as directed More About You The successful candidate will also possess: Strong understanding of MS Office applications; Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills; Self-motivated and an ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment; Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities; High level of accuracy and attention to detail An adaptable and flexible nature 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.
We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities.
We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
How to apply We prefer to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button.
We encourage all applications, including if you do not meet the criteria listed for the role.
Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison.
If you are currently a MinterEllison employee, please apply through the internal careers page which can be accessed via myME.
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