Legal Assistant — Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
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Your ability to multitask and prioritise will help streamline our clients commercial | property team and play an integral part of the firms success Are you a meticulous and experienced Legal Assistant with a talent for supporting a dynamic team? We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our clients commercial law team in Newstead, providing essential support to a team of lawyers. A strong cultural fit is our clients number one priority therefore you will truly prosper working for a company where success is celebrated as you support a highly driven team of lawyers. Position Overview: This role requires sophisticated document management, precise matter coordination, and robust financial oversight while offering critical support to the team. Key Responsibilities: Sophisticated Document Handling: Execute advanced word processing, apply precise document coding, and manipulate complex documents with finesse. Seamless Communication: Manage electronic diaries for Senior Associates, handle new work enquiry calls, and coordinate responses efficiently. Exquisite Preparation: Draft physical and electronic briefs, and create essential legal documents, Meticulous Meeting Management: Prepare and collate documents for signing meetings, make real-time amendments, and ensure thorough filing of all documents. Innovative File Management: Create and maintain files in ActionStep and NetDocuments, and keep legal precedents up-to-date. Matter Management Mastery: Property & Commercial Expertise: Manage matters specific to property and commercial law with accuracy, including conflict checks and the preparation and finalisation of client agreements. Dynamic Coordination: Actively participate in daily team huddles, prepare detailed materials for client meetings, and efficiently manage meeting and travel arrangements for the team of five lawyers. Court Filing Expertise: Oversee court filings, audit files for closure, and manage document destruction as directed by practice leaders. Safe Custody Stewardship: Maintain comprehensive safe custody records and manage document storage, archiving, and destruction with diligence. Financial Acumen: Invoice Tracking: Monitor and track counsel invoices and outlays with precision. Trust Management: Ensure accurate management of funds in trust accounts. Disbursement & Accounts Management: Enter disbursements accurately, manage general firm accounts, and handle monthly billing efficiently. On Offer: A stimulating work environment where cultural fit is our clients number one priority. Opportunities for professional development in property and commercial law. The chance to support and collaborate with a dedicated team of five legal professionals committed to excellence. Competitive remuneration and benefits package 80-95K base plus super dependant on experience. If you are a proactive legal assistant with experience in property and commercial law, and a strong cultural fit with a flair for supporting a team of lawyers, we invite you to apply and join our clients thriving legal practice. HOW TO APPLY: Please submit your resume by hitting APPLY or contact us directly: Nadine Hanrahan nadinetailoredrecruitment.com.au 0451 362 110

Applications close Sunday, 27 October 2024
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