Brisbane, Queensland 4000, Australia • Full-time
Description The Firm Carter Newell Lawyers is an award-winning specialist law firm providing legal advice to Australian and international corporate clients. 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. Our strong culture is the backbone of our success, supported by the firm's values.
The Position Carter Newell has opportunities available in our Brisbane office to commence a career in the legal industry as a Legal Office Assistant. This is a great entry level role and involves a range of administration tasks, including: Internal and external deliveries including document lodgment (court filing, titles office). Covering reception and assisting with meeting room setup for meetings, conferences, seminars, and presentations. Photocopying, scanning, printing, and mailroom assistance. Monitoring and ordering stationery and kitchen supplies. Archiving and filing assistance. Daily banking and other finance duties. Assistance to business support teams; Marketing, IT, Finance, People & Culture, and Knowledge. The successful candidate will be employed initially on a 12-month contract. Advancement into legal secretarial or other office administration roles within IT, Finance or Marketing may also be available at the completion of the contract.
Essential Experience and Criteria To be successful in this role you will possess:
A "can do" approach with a strong customer service focus; Motivated to take initiative; Strong interpersonal and communication skills; Smart professional presentation; Intermediate Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel skills; A proactive, highly organised approach with the ability to multi-task; A desire to learn and grow within a supportive environment. Candidates must be available to commence full-time once school finishes this year. Remuneration will be in accordance with the Legal Services Award 2020.
Additional Benefits An ongoing commitment to career development. A health & wellness program, including an annual wellbeing allowance. Competitive paid parental leave program and return to work benefits. Workplace flexibility to ensure life balance. A supportive leadership team dedicated to a culture of collegiality and excellence. Extra perks that make a great office environment like fruit baskets and morning teas. If you embrace firm culture, pursue excellence and have a passion for what you do, you will excel in a career at Carter Newell.
Role Type Company Overview At Carter Newell, we believe an organisation's culture drives its success – our people are our top priority. We are an authentic, inclusive, and sustainable firm that develops people with specialist legal and industry expertise who in turn help clients make informed business decisions with confidence.
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