Legal Assistant (12 month FTC)

Job Description

Join Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Australia's leading independent law firm. An exciting 12 month FTC opportunity now exists for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our team in Sydney, supporting a highly regarded partner (national practice group leader) and a small team of lawyers. This role will be well suited to an organised and proactive administrative assistant who is capable of prioritising and taking responsibility for their day to day tasks. The role is a 12 month contract role with the potential for the role to become permanent. Key Responsibilities: Liaising with clients and stakeholders Assisting and coordinating high level events and business development activities Managing travel and accommodation bookings File management Matter opening Managing calendars and appointments Billing, time coding and reporting Required skills and personal attributes: Demonstrated administrative support experience within a legal environment Outstanding organisational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Exceptional attention to detail Demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks and commitments High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel) Advanced knowledge of CMS/Aderant or other finance related software Ability to develop and foster excellent professional relationships internally and with clients At Corrs, we help you achieve your ambition - at every stage of your career. About us: Corrs Chambers Westgarth is Australia’s leading independent law firm. We provide exceptional legal services across the full spectrum of matters, including major transactions, projects and significant disputes, offering strategic advice on our clients’ most challenging issues. Why Corrs? We pride ourselves on meeting our clients' needs in a culture characterised by excellence, commitment, collaboration and respect. Our policies, practices and behaviours foster a safe and inclusive workplace, and we focus on creating opportunities and supporting a diverse workforce. Flexible working as standard - We’ve established flexibility as standard business practice and an option for all our people. Bonus leave - An additional week of leave each year (5 weeks annual leave in total). Generous parental leave entitlements - We offer up to 26 weeks paid leave and pay superannuation on both paid and unpaid leave (up to 12 months). Wellbeing program - We support the wellbeing of our people across areas including resilience, mental health, mindfulness, personal development, physical health and self-care. Diversity and Inclusion - This is a key area of focus for the firm. We set meaningful goals to improve diversity and foster an inclusive culture in which all employees feel supported and valued. Responsible business approach - We are a member of the United Nations Global Compact, and are committed to promoting and respecting human rights, supporting the Compact’s Ten Principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption, and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Learning and development opportunities - Including our Australian-first international study scholarship, our national training program and our mentoring program. To apply click on the "apply" button or contact Hannah Blandford on +61 3 9672 3156 for a confidential discussion. We believe diversity in all its forms should be embraced and celebrated. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, abilities, family and caring responsibilities, and Indigenous Australians. We will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments to ensure equitable participation in the selection process. For more information, see our website #J-18808-Ljbffr