Legal Assistant
Full job description
Admin / Secretarial / Office Support
Secretary
Brisbane
Permanent / Full Time
11/10/2024
Join a growing, fun, fast paced and supportive commercial and development team
30 weeks' paid parental leave
Recognised in the AFR BOSS Magazine's Best Places to Work 2024
About you
We're looking for a Legal Assistant who is comfortable supporting multiple fee earners in a dynamic commercial and development real estate practice. You will enjoy working within a large team alongside other Legal Assistants in a collegiate environment.
A strong work ethic, the ability to manage conflicting priorities and keep on top of deadlines are some of the other key qualities we are looking for, in addition to adapting to different working styles.
In addition, the ideal candidate will possess:
A positive can-do attitude with a team-based approach to work
A true interest and a drive to continue learning and engaging within the legal industry
The ability to manage a varied workload
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong Microsoft Office skills
Experience with document production software
Your role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Real Estate & Construction group, producing quality work for quality clients. You will work together with Legal Assistants to provide support to a number of lawyers at all levels in a positive and collegiate environment. In joining this team you will gain exposure to a variety of clients, projects and teamwork.
Supporting a number of lawyers in a well-established practice, you will be responsible for:
Opening and closing files
Monthly billing and reporting
Liaising with clients
Document amendments and version control
Conducting property related searches
Carrying out electronic settlements and registration of Land Use Victoria applications
Other general administrative duties and support as required
About Gadens
Gadens is a leading, independent Australian law firm, with a clear vision and strategy for the future. We help people achieve their purpose in a complex world, by leading by example, inspiring others, innovating and building something we are all proud of.
At Gadens, we:
develop and inspire our people
do the right thing and make an impact
work with quality clients in our chosen markets
solve problems with people and technology working seamlessly together
are a widely recognised and respected brand.
We are always on the lookout for star performers to join our growing firm. To find out more please visit www.gadens.com.
What we offer
We offer:
Progressive and market-leading parental leave support including:
30 weeks' paid parental leave
Superannuation contributions while on parental leave, for up to 52 weeks (based on 5 days/week, regardless of your working days)
An external coach to support our people through the various stages of the parental leave journey (Launch, Leave and Landing)
A supported and staggered return
Budget relief for fee earners upon landing/return
Support and paid leave for surrogacy and IVF treatment
a friendly, down-to-earth, and supportive team environment
ongoing professional development opportunities
truly flexible work practices
health and wellbeing initiatives
a Climate Active certified carbon neutral workplace powered by renewable energy
and much more!