We are seeking twolegal assistants to join our float team, providing supportacross various departments. Working closely with corporate servicesand all the legal workgroups, some of your general duties willinclude:
Providing exceptional and proactive administrative supportat a firm-wide level.Covering annual and sick leave for the wider administrationteam.Covering relief reception as required.Diary management and meeting coordination with clients andkey internal and external stakeholders.Secretarial support for high-volume general administrativetasks.File management, including opening and closing files andongoing management of electronic files.Please note that due to the nature of this role, the successfulcandidate must beavailable to work from 9 am to 5:30 pm.
Experience You will ideally have 1-3 years' experience as a LegalAssistant , with a proven track record of supporting busyteams and managing competing priorities. You will need to beadaptable and flexible in your role, where, at times, you will berequired to work across multiple teams. Successful candidates willbe able to demonstrate the following attributes:
Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative.Ability to network and build strong relationships withinternal and external stakeholders.Ability to multitask and manage deadlines.Ability to maintain good working relationships and workeffectively, cooperatively, and supportively with others acrossthe firm.Ability to work autonomously while also being an effectiveteam member.Excellent technical skills and understanding of softwareapplications.We are proud to be the winners of the 2024 Beaton Client ChoiceAward for 'Best Law & Related Services Firm' ($30m-$100mrevenue), and an award-winning 'Best Employer.' In addition to acompetitive salary, we offer:
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeinginitiatives.Wellness facilities and onsite classes, such as yoga andmindfulness.Other benefits include a purchased leave program (pre-tax),novated leasing, corporate medical insurance plans, networkingand social events, and more.About Cooper Grace Ward Cooper Grace Ward is a leading independent law firm based inBrisbane, providing a range of legal services to clients nationallyand internationally. We are a vibrant, energetic, growing, anddiverse team committed to supporting and developing our people tomeet the changing needs of our clients. We take personalresponsibility and pride in our work and have fun while we do it.We strive to be leaders in everything we do, and our impressiveachievements can be viewed on our website.
Our workplace policies and strong values foster a safe andinclusive work environment. Cooper Grace Ward hires a diverseworkforce, including people of all genders, ages, cultures,ethnicities, those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres StraitIslander, LGBTIQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities.
If this sounds like a team you'd like to be a part of, and youvalue mutual respect, curiosity, and excellence like we do, then wewould like to talk with you.
To be eligible to apply for this role, you must be legallypermitted to work in Australia.
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