Sydney Corporate Legal Assistant

Havens Alliance Group - Executive & Technology Talent Solutions; Sydney; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Havens Alliance Group - Executive & Technology Talent Solutions is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant to join the Corporate Legal Support Services team in Sydney. The ideal candidate should have a Paralegal or Legal Administration diploma and at least three years of experience. Responsibilities include offering high-quality administrative support to corporate lawyers, ensuring operational efficiency, and thriving in a dynamic team environment. The position comes with attractive benefits including a pension plan and health coverage.

Benefits

Defined-benefit pension plan

Firm-paid health and dental benefits

Health spending account

Personal spending account (wellness)

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal.
• Experience in corporate law and commercial transactions is a plus.
• Ability to excel in a demanding, fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily functions of a corporate and general practice group.
• Ensure lawyer practices are organized efficiently and exceed client expectations.
• Contribute creatively and collaboratively with team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Client service excellence

Teamwork

Education

Paralegal or Legal Administration diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Do you enjoy working in a team environment? Are you an experienced administrative professional looking for a new and exciting opportunity? Do you excel in providing exceptional client service while working in a fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative environment in which you learn every day?

McInnes Cooper is seeking a motivated and proactive Legal Assistant to join our Corporate Legal Support Services team in our Sydney office in a full-time permanent position. Our new team member will be responsible for providing high-quality administrative support for a group of corporate lawyers within an innovative team support model; working to ensure all clients receive the highest level of service.

As a Legal Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Working in a team environment assisting in the daily functions of a corporate and general practice group;
• Ensuring our lawyers' practices are organized efficiently, and that clients' expectations are consistently exceeded;
• Being creative, sharing ideas, learning from others, and sharing your skills and knowledge; and,
• Challenging yourself and your team every day; and having fun while doing so!

The successful candidate will possess the following skill set:

• The ideal candidate will have a Paralegal or Legal Administration diploma or other related education;
• Minimum three (3) years' experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal; experience working in corporate law and commercial transactions would be considered an asset;
• Proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office and a genuine interest in keeping up to date with the newest technology;
• Excel in a demanding, fast-paced team environment, be highly detail-oriented, and flexible to changing priorities;
• Communication skills, a special focus on client service, and the highest degree of professionalism; and,
• A positive attitude and enjoy working in a collaborative team environment.

Our team members have access to:

• Defined-benefit pension plan;
• Firm-paid health and dental benefits;
• Health spending account;
• Personal spending account (wellness);
• Time for you:
  • Including vacation, personal, and sick days.
• Our Team - we can't say enough about our people! You will be part of a collaborative, collegial, respectful, and caring team; and,
• Have the opportunity to participate in a variety of teams including Collective Social Responsibility, Wellness, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Special Events and so many more!

McInnes Cooper is committed to building an environment that is diverse and inclusive, representative of the communities in which we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through our online application process.

As part of the recruitment process, MC will provide accommodation(s) to candidates with disabilities. If you require an accommodation(s) to participate in the recruitment process with us, please contact Alana Burgess at [e-mail] or 902.455.8260.