Administration Assistant | Disputes & Insolvency | Brisbane

McInnes Wilson; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Salary continuance insurance

Flexible working

Study assistance

Pro-bono opportunities

Complementary massages

Birthday leave

Social club

Job summary

McInnes Wilson is seeking an Administration Assistant to join the Disputes & Insolvency team on a full-time basis. You will support Paralegals with a range of administrative tasks and receive mentoring, training and support to progress in your legal career.

The role is well-suited to a diligent, customer-centric individual who enjoys collaboration and wants to develop professionally in a national corporate law firm environment.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role suitable for someone eager to learn the legal environment.
• High level of accuracy, professionalism and attention to detail.
• Willingness to develop skills and grow within the team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare basic legal documents and correspondence.
• Prepare and issue monthly tax invoices and receipting monies.
• E-file documents with the Court and manage diaries.
• File management, saving emails and correspondence to files.
• Direct telephone enquiries and open new files with conflict checks.
• Archive files and handle mail of documents.
• Support other general administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity in our Disputes & Insolvency team for an Administration Assistant to join on a Full-Time basis. In this role, you will be supporting our team of Paralegals with a range of administrative tasks whilst also gaining on-the-job mentoring, training and support.

We have an exciting opportunity in our Disputes & Insolvency team for an Administration Assistant to join on a Full-Time basis. In this role, you will be supporting our team of Paralegals with a range of administrative tasks whilst also gaining on-the-job mentoring, training and support.

This opportunity will be well-suited to a diligent, customer-centric individual who enjoys working collaboratively and wants to progress in their professional and legal career.

The role

Our ideal candidate will have an element of transferable experience in an administrative setting and is looking for an entry level position to gain experience in legal practice. Accuracy, attention to detail and professionalism will be essential in this role, as you will be responsible for supporting our legal team and ensuring that documents are prepared in a timely manner.

Our wish list is below, but don't worry if you are still growing in some areas - we are committed to developing our people. We are most interested in your strengths, your ambitions, the contributions you can make to our team, and where you want to take your career.

Your Responsibilities In This Role Will Include

• Preparing basic legal documents and correspondence.
• Preparing and issuing monthly tax invoices and receipting monies.
• E-filing documents with the Court.
• Diary management.
• File management, saving emails and correspondence to files.
• Directing telephone enquiries.
• Opening new files and undertaking conflict searches.
• Archiving files.
• Mailing out documents.
• Other general administrative tasks as required.

Role Requirements

As this is a junior role, we recognise you may not have prior experience. What is more important to us is your high level of attention to detail, motivation, and commitment to learn.

In Addition, You Will Have

• Outstanding time management and a strong commitment to consistency.
• A natural inclination for taking initiative.
• A self-starter but also thrives in a collaborative work environment.
• Confidence in building lasting relationships with colleagues and clients.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Microsoft 365 suite, as well as a natural flair for technology.

Your new team

Our team is made up of highly skilled and dedicated legal professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients. We work collaboratively to ensure that every client receives the highest level of service and support throughout their legal journey.

Our team members have a diverse range of backgrounds and expertise, allowing us to provide comprehensive legal solutions to our clients. We value innovation, creativity and a passion for the law, and we encourage our team members to continually develop their skills and knowledge through ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

We believe that a supportive and positive team culture is essential to our success, and we foster a collaborative and respectful working environment where all team members feel valued and empowered to contribute to our collective success.

What We Offer

As a national corporate law firm, we offer exposure to premium clients, large scale, multi-party, complex litigated matters and transparent career pathways, together with a variety of benefits including: generous paid parental leave, paid salary continuance insurance, flexible working, study assistance, pro-bono opportunities, complementary massages, realistic billables targets for legal practitioners, a formal mentoring program, professional memberships, birthday leave, social club, EOFY functions and end of year celebrations.

All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals who represent the communities in which we live and work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us; we are committed to providing an equitable recruitment experience for all candidates.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact the business in relation to this vacancy. Unsolicited CVs will not be considered or accepted.