Legal Assistant

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Legal Assistant. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Great opportunity to support a busy high profile team.
• Benefit from an innovative forward thinking culture.
• Voted #1 Law Firm in Australia & APAC.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior legal assistant to join our Construction team for a parental leave position, on a full time basis to 24 May 2019. 

Corrs is a premium independent Australian law firm recognised for its culture, diversity, innovation, quality advice and client-driven approach.

The role involves supporting one of Australia's leading Infrastructure and Projects Partners and a team of senior fee earners, advising on major, complex disputes in all formats including litigation and arbitration.  You will enjoy working as part of a high performing team of legal assistants with the opportunity to utilise your knowledge and expertise providing support at an EA level.  You will exercise excellent judgement, be proactive, effectively manage competing deadlines and demonstrate outstanding communication skills.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience providing executive level support in a litigious or construction environment
• Exceptional skills in diary and email management supporting at a senior level
• Proactive and able to work independently with limited supervision
• Outstanding organisational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• High level of proficiency with Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Advanced knowledge of CMS or other finance related software.

Role

The role will involve working closely with legal practitioners to provide administrative support including:

• Liaising with clients and stakeholders
• Extensive calendar and email management
• File and expense management
• Complex billing and reporting
• Arranging travel
• Business development and event management support.