The Role We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Corporate Advisoryteam. Working closely with the Partners and Senior Leadershipmembers, some of your general duties will include:
Providing exceptional and proactive administrativesupportDiary management and meeting coordination with clients andkey internal and external stakeholdersSecretarial support for high-volume general administrativetasksFile management, including opening and closing files andongoing management of electronic filesExperience You will ideally have previous experience as a Legal Assistant,with experience supporting busy teams and helping to managecompeting priorities. You will need to be adaptable and flexible inyour role where, at times, you will be required to work acrossmultiple teams. Successful candidates will be able to demonstratethe following attributes:
Ability to exercise initiativeAbility to network and build strong relationships withinternal and external stakeholdersAbility to multitask and manage deadlinesAbility to maintain good working relationships and workeffectively, cooperatively, and supportively with others acrossthe firmAbility to work autonomously but importantly as part of ateamExcellent technical skills and understanding of softwareapplicationsPrevious experience as a Legal Assistant will be highlyregarded but not essentialA can-do attitude and willingness to learnAward-winning 'best employer' and 2024 Beaton Client ChoiceAward winners for 'best law & related services firm'($30m-$100m revenue)Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and well-beinginitiativesWellness facilities and on-site classes (e.g., yoga andmindfulness)Other benefits: purchased leave program (pre-tax), novatedleasing, corporate medical insurance plans, networking andsocial events, and much more!About Cooper Grace Ward Cooper Grace Ward is a leading independent law firm based inBrisbane. We are a full-service law firm providing a range of legalservices to clients nationally and internationally. We are avibrant, energetic, growing, and diverse team committed tosupporting and developing our people to meet the changing needs ofour clients. We take personal responsibility and pride in our workand have fun while we do it. We strive to be leaders in everythingwe do, and our impressive achievements can be viewed on ourwebsite.
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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