Practice Administrator (Legal Secretary) - Commercial Litigation/Restructuring & Insolvency (R&I)

Details of the offer

Join a top-tier Australian law firm
Permanent, full-time opportunity based in Brisbane
Provide direct and high-level support to two Senior Partners within our Commercial Litigation and R&I Practice
An exceptional opportunity awaits an experienced and senior administrator to work with a dynamic and innovative team. You will provide pivotal support at a high level, directly supporting the two Partners.
The role
As an integral part of the team, this role involves providing support to two Partners, and where required their wider teams. As an experienced legal support professional, you will manage the administrative responsibilities and utilise your expertise in billing processes to ensure seamless support to the practice, within a supporting and collegiate environment.
Key responsibilities

Provide high-level secretarial and administrative support
Diary management including organising client meetings and facilitating travel arrangements
Assist with the preparation and processing of pre-bills and accounts on a monthly basis, and client reporting requirements
File management and handling including opening and closing matters
Undertaking conflict searches on firm database and preparing conflict emails
Attending to accounts enquiries from barrister clerks and third-party experts with a focus on professionalism and efficiency
Manage general accounts, reporting, monthly billing, and expenses
Administer quality and risk responsibilities for the Practice, ensuring compliance at the highest level
Team player, willing to step in and assist and take initiative to assist in the smooth operation of the practice

Skills & Experience
To excel in this high-level role, you need:

Proven and distinguished experience in a legal administrative, secretarial role
Experience in billing processing using Aderant Expert
A flexible approach with a demonstrable drive to contribute to the business's profound success
The ability to build and nurture positive relationships with colleagues
Strong multitasking and prioritization skills, especially in high-pressure situations
Advanced technical skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) with meticulous attention to detail

This position represents a unique opportunity for an accomplished professional to elevate their career in a challenging, rewarding, collegiate and supportive environment.
How to Apply?
We prefer to work directly with candidates. If you are interested in this role, contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements; please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role.
Consultant Contact Details
Jennifer Sanderson, (07) 3292 7331
Accessibility and Inclusion
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Do you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application? If so, please contact the recruiter via the above telephone number or via email to ******.
For more information on Clayton Utz, please visit www.claytonutz.com.
Agency submissions
Clayton Utz does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Clayton Utz Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to Clayton Utz partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Clayton Utz will not be liable for a fee.
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