Legal Executive Assistant - Dispute Resolution - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Brisbane
Contract Type: Fixed Term
MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we are known for our excellence, and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients, our people and our communities. Clients seek out MinterEllison to help them solve complex problems every day. We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary consulting offering.
We offer opportunities to work on industry-leading mandates for top-tier clients, while being part of a high-performing and collaborative team that values excellence, diversity of thought, curiosity, and inclusion. We value our people and empower them to achieve their ambitions - with the support, trust and autonomy to grow their careers in meaningful ways.
At MinterEllison, we're leading the way with AI and other emerging technologies, powering innovation right across our firm. You will have the opportunity to engage with AI tools we've built, and other external AI tools, to enhance efficiencies and excellence internally and with our clients.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal Executive Assistant to join our Brisbane Dispute Resolution team. This is a full-time, 12 month fixed-term contract role, with the opportunity to transition to a permanent position. Supporting a collaborative and high-performing team, you'll play a key role in the smooth day-to-day running of the practice.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Proactive diary and inbox management
- Coordinating meetings and travel
- Liaising with clients and internal stakeholders to build strong working relationships
- Drafting correspondence and assisting with document preparation and amendments
- Matter and file management, including opening and closing matters and maintaining electronic filing systems
- Preparing monthly bills, client reports and processing invoices
- Reconciliation of corporate expenses
- General administrative and ad hoc support
What you'll bring
The successful candidate will have legal secretarial experience and demonstrate:
- 2+ years' experience as a Legal Executive Assistant, ideally within a litigation or dispute resolution environment
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- An understanding of billing and financial administration processes
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- A proactive and collaborative approach with a willingness to support colleagues across the broader team
We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
If you are currently a MinterEllison employee, please apply through the internal careers page.
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Legal Executive Assistant - Dispute Resolution - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract in Brisbane employer: Minter Ellison
Minter Ellison is an exceptional employer that empowers its Senior Legal Counsel to tailor their work experience through the Flex program, allowing for a unique blend of autonomy and support. With a strong focus on professional development and diverse project opportunities in a vibrant Brisbane location, employees thrive in a collaborative culture that values innovation and excellence. The firm’s commitment to employee growth and exclusive secondment opportunities makes it an attractive choice for legal professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
