Job Description

Legal Executive Assistant - Setting & Planning

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Contract Type: Permanent

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An exciting opportunity exists in our Adelaide Environment & Planning team for a Legal Executive Assistant. This role is a full time permanent position. The ideal candidate needs to be enthusiastic, proactive, a self‐starter and have the skills to juggle their workload with competing priorities. You will provide support to our high‐performing team and will contribute to our success as a leading qualified services firm.

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As a key addition to this team, some of your responsibilities will include:

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- Proactive diary and email management
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- File management (e.g. opening and closing matters)
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- Diary management and organisation of fee earners
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- Document production and amendment in Microsoft Office Suite
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- Travel arrangements & meeting coordination
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- Monthly client billing
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- Building and maintaining client portfolios and reporting
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- Maintaining client databases and key contact information.
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- Develop strong productive working relationships with stakeholders and team members across the firm, key contacts and clients
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What you need

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The successful candidate will ideally have experience as a Legal Assistant and will also possess:

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- Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills
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- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
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- A proactive and flexible attitude and high degree of initiative
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- The ability to clearly and confidently communicate at all levels
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- Previous experience within the legal industry or professional services environment
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- Significant experience using file management software (preferably FileSite) and account management software (preferably Elite)
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- Advanced MS Word skills, including document creation and presentation
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- Strong understanding of MS Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint and other software
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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.

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If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion, please contact [email protected].

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📌 Legal Executive Assistant - Environment & Planning (South Australia)
🏢 Minter Ellison
📍 South Australia