Join Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Australia''s leading independent law firm.An exciting opportunity now exists for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our team in Melbourne. This role will be supporting 2 partners including supporting a national practice group leader and a special counsel.This role will be well suited for an organised and proactive administrative assistant who is capable of prioritising and taking responsibility for their day to day tasks.Key Responsibilities:Liaising with clients and stakeholdersAssisting and coordinating high level events and business development activitiesManaging travel and accommodation bookingsFile managementMatter openingManaging calendars and appointmentsBilling, time coding and reportingRequired Skills and Personal Attributes:Demonstrated administrative support experience within a legal environmentOutstanding organisational and time management skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExceptional attention to detailDemonstrated ability to prioritise tasks and commitmentsHigh level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel)Advanced knowledge of CMS/Aderant or other finance related softwareAbility to develop and foster excellent professional relationships internally and with clientsAt Corrs, we help you achieve your ambition - at every stage of your career.About Us:Corrs Chambers Westgarth is Australias leading independent law firm. We provide exceptional legal services across the full spectrum of matters, including major transactions, projects and significant disputes, offering strategic advice on our clients most challenging issues.Why Corrs?Flexible working as standard - Weve established flexibility as standard business practice and an option for all our people.Bonus leave - An additional week of leave each year (5 weeks annual leave in total).Generous parental leave entitlements - We offer up to 26 weeks paid leave and pay superannuation on both paid and unpaid leave (up to 12 months).Wellbeing program - We support the wellbeing of our people across areas including resilience, mental health, mindfulness, personal development, physical health and self-care.Diversity and Inclusion - This is a key area of focus for the firm. We set meaningful goals to improve diversity and foster an inclusive culture in which all employees feel supported and valued.Responsible business approach - We are a member of the United Nations Global Compact, and are committed to promoting and respecting human rights, supporting the Compacts Ten Principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption, and the UNs Sustainable Development Goals.Learning and development opportunities - Including our Australian-first international study scholarship, our national training program and our mentoring program.To apply, click on the "apply" button or contact Mariah Ioannidis at 03 9672 3124 for a confidential discussion.We believe diversity in all its forms should be embraced and celebrated. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, abilities, family and caring responsibilities, and Indigenous Australians. We will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments to ensure equitable participation in the selection process.For more information, see our website. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title
Legal Assistant