The Role We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Corporate Advisory team. Working closely with the Partners and Senior Leadership members, some of your general duties will include: Providing exceptional and proactive administrative support Diary management and meeting coordination with clients and key internal and external stakeholders Secretarial support for high-volume general administrative tasks File management, including opening and closing files and ongoing management of electronic files Experience You will ideally have previous experience as a Legal Assistant, with experience supporting busy teams and helping to manage competing priorities. You will need to be adaptable and flexible in your role where, at times, you will be required to work across multiple teams. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following attributes: Ability to exercise initiative Excellent communication skills Ability to network and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders Ability to multitask and manage deadlines Ability to maintain good working relationships and work effectively, cooperatively, and supportively with others across the firm Ability to work autonomously but importantly as part of a team Excellent technical skills and understanding of software applications Previous experience as a Legal Assistant will be highly regarded but not essential A can-do attitude and willingness to learn Benefits Award-winning 'best employer' and 2024 Beaton Client Choice Award winners for 'best law & related services firm' ($30m-$100m revenue) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and well-being initiatives Wellness facilities and on-site classes (e.g., yoga and mindfulness) Other benefits: purchased leave program (pre-tax), novated leasing, corporate medical insurance plans, networking and social events, and much more! About Cooper Grace Ward Cooper Grace Ward is a leading independent law firm based in Brisbane. We are a full-service law firm providing a range of legal services to clients nationally and internationally. We are a vibrant, energetic, growing, and diverse team committed to supporting and developing our people to meet the changing needs of our clients. We take personal responsibility and pride in our work and have fun while we do it. We strive to be leaders in everything we do, and our impressive achievements can be viewed on our website. Our workplace policies and strong values foster a safe and inclusive work environment. Cooper Grace Ward hires a diverse workforce, including people of all genders, ages, cultures, ethnicities, those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ individuals, and people with disabilities. If this sounds like a team you'd like to be a part of and you value mutual respect, curiosity, and excellence like we do, then we would like to talk with you. To be eligible to apply for this role, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. Position reference 10291983