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 roleA great opportunity exists for a Legal Executive Assistant to join our Energy, Resources and Projects team, a part of our wider Capital Markets and Corporate practice. You will collaborate with other Executive Assistants to support each other and the team as a whole. Some of the main responsibilities of this role will include:
Drafting correspondence, document preparation and amendmentsProactive diary and email managementCoordination of meeting/travel arrangementsAssist with a diverse range of trade mark administrative tasks, including the filing of trade mark applications, managing correspondence, conducting renewals, as well as maintaining and monitoring trade mark deadlines and the docketing system.Liaising with clients & stakeholders as directed & maintaining client databases and key contact informationAssist with co-ordination of tenders & pitches as requiredAnswering calls and monitoring emailsFile management including opening and closing files, electronic and physical filingCo-ordinating end of month billingClient and group reportingReconciliation of corporate expenses using ConcurGeneral administrative tasks & other ad hoc duties as requiredWhat You NeedThe successful candidate will have previous experience in a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretarial role and will also possess the following attributes:
Strong communication skillsIntellectual Property experience would be advantageousExcellent organisational skills and ability to multi-task, prioritise and delegateA high level of accuracy and attention to detailA strong client focus and demonstrated ability to form enduring relationships with team members and clients (both internal and external)Strong understanding of MS Office applicationsAn understanding of billing and financial processes and systems (Elite desirable)A proactive approach and demonstrated initiativeWhy MinterEllisonWe 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 ApplyWe 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.
If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion, please contact .
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