Administration Assistant

Cowell Clarke; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development

Social clubs

Team events

Wellbeing support

Gym discounts

Private health insurance

Parental leave

Extra leave option

Job summary

Cowell Clarke is seeking an efficient casual administrator to join our Adelaide office two days per week. You will work alongside our Receptionist, under the Office Services Manager and HR Manager, providing general admin support and assisting Legal Secretaries as needed.

Key responsibilities include document management, mail coordination, and helping with office events. The role suits a proactive, organised person who communicates well and adapts quickly to busy periods.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and a professional manner.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to juggle priorities.
• Fast learner of systems; proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with document management systems such as NetDocuments is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Provide admin support such as scanning, filing, formatting documents and preparing correspondence.
• Assist Legal Secretaries with overflow work during busy times.
• Coordinate mail, couriers and deliveries.
• Support office events and general office errands.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Document management experience

Tools

NetDocuments

Job description

About Cowell Clarke

Cowell Clarke is a fast growing specialist commercial law firm based in Australia. With a team of over 190 professionals in offices in Adelaide and Sydney, we represent clients across various industries both nationally and internationally. Our firm takes pride in fostering a positive culture that empowers our employees to excel.

About Cowell Clarke

Cowell Clarke is a fast growing specialist commercial law firm based in Australia. With a team of over 190 professionals in offices in Adelaide and Sydney, we represent clients across various industries both nationally and internationally. Our firm takes pride in fostering a positive culture that empowers our employees to excel.

Founded over 30 years ago, we set out to disrupt the traditional reactive approach of commercial law firms by offering exceptional personal service with a proactive, global perspective. Although we have expanded to build a national presence, our commitment to helping clients seize opportunities and manage risks remains unchanged.

About The Role

Working casually approximately two days per week, you’ll work alongside our Receptionist, with the support of our Office Services Manager and reporting to our HR Manager. The role will provide general administrative support across the office, as well as assisting our Legal Secretaries when needed.

Day-to-day, This Will Include

• Providing admin support such as scanning, filing, formatting documents and preparing correspondence
• Assisting Legal Secretaries with overflow work during busy times
• Coordinating mail, couriers and deliveries
• Supporting office events and celebrations and helping with general office errands

About You

• Excellent communication skills and a friendly, professional manner, able to collaborate and work in a team environment
• Strong organisational skills, a proactive mindset and the ability to juggle competing priorities
• Good attention to detail and a proactive, can-do attitude
• A fast learner of systems, confident using Microsoft Office; experience with document management systems (like NetDocuments) would be a bonus

What will we offer you?

Cowell Clarke offers a broad range of financial and social benefits in addition to market leading careers and professional development programs. We’re focused on developing our people’s careers whilst ensuring they maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Some of our many employee benefits include broad learning & development opportunities, social clubs, sporting & team events, wellbeing and family support, e.g. discounts to gym memberships & private health insurance, paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional leave.