Job Description
Job description
About Cowell Clarke
Cowell Clarke is a fast growing specialist commercial law firm based in Australia. With a team of over 150 professionals in offices in Adelaide and Sydney, we represent clients across various industries both nationally and internationally. Our firm takes pride in fostering a positive culture that empowers our employees to excel.
Founded over 30 years ago, we set out to disrupt the traditional reactive approach of commercial law firms by offering exceptional personal service with a proactive, global perspective. Although we have expanded to build a national presence, our commitment to helping clients seize opportunities and manage risks remains unchanged. Innovation is central to our mission.
About the role
We have an opportunity to join our team in Adelaide, as a Float Legal Secretary, working with and covering periods of absence or overflow for experienced legal secretaries.
This role will see you building great relationships with our Legal Secretaries, as well as legal and business services teams and providing broad administrative support, including:
preparing documents, dictation, photocopying, scanning and electronic filing
billing
managing the team’s diary, emails and travel
liaising with clients
covering office services including reception, rounds and kitchen duties for periods of absence (lunch breaks and leave)
general office administration.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have some legal secretarial or administrative experience with:
the ability to work within a team
an exceptional work ethic
initiative, flexibility and positive attitude
high attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
superior communication skills
Please note, law students need not apply unless you are seeking a long term career in legal support, ie. as a Legal Secretary.
What will we offer you?
Our close-knit legal support team is built on collaboration and mutual support. At Cowell Clarke, working together is at the core of everything we do. Across our Sydney and Adelaide offices, you’ll find a team ready to back you up every step of the way.
In addition, Cowell Clarke offers a broad range of financial and social benefits in addition to market leading careers and professional development programs. We’re focused on developing our people’s careers whilst ensuring they maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Some of our many employee benefits include broad learning & development opportunities, social clubs, sporting & team events, wellbeing and family support, e.g. discounts to gym memberships & private health insurance, paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional leave.
Apply
To apply in confidence, please send your CV and covering letter to Karine McAuliffe, Head of People & Talent at [email protected]
About Cowell Clarke
Cowell Clarke is a fast growing specialist commercial law firm based in Australia. With a team of over 150 professionals in offices in Adelaide and Sydney, we represent clients across various industries both nationally and internationally. Our firm takes pride in fostering a positive culture that empowers our employees to excel.
Founded over 30 years ago, we set out to disrupt the traditional reactive approach of commercial law firms by offering exceptional personal service with a proactive, global perspective. Although we have expanded to build a national presence, our commitment to helping clients seize opportunities and manage risks remains unchanged. Innovation is central to our mission.
About the role
We have an opportunity to join our team in Adelaide, as a Float Legal Secretary, working with and covering periods of absence or overflow for experienced legal secretaries.
This role will see you building great relationships with our Legal Secretaries, as well as legal and business services teams and providing broad administrative support, including:
preparing documents, dictation, photocopying, scanning and electronic filing
billing
managing the team’s diary, emails and travel
liaising with clients
covering office services including reception, rounds and kitchen duties for periods of absence (lunch breaks and leave)
general office administration.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have some legal secretarial or administrative experience with:
the ability to work within a team
an exceptional work ethic
initiative, flexibility and positive attitude
high attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
superior communication skills
Please note, law students need not apply unless you are seeking a long term career in legal support, ie. as a Legal Secretary.
What will we offer you?
Our close-knit legal support team is built on collaboration and mutual support. At Cowell Clarke, working together is at the core of everything we do. Across our Sydney and Adelaide offices, you’ll find a team ready to back you up every step of the way.
In addition, Cowell Clarke offers a broad range of financial and social benefits in addition to market leading careers and professional development programs. We’re focused on developing our people’s careers whilst ensuring they maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Some of our many employee benefits include broad learning & development opportunities, social clubs, sporting & team events, wellbeing and family support, e.g. discounts to gym memberships & private health insurance, paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional leave.
Apply
To apply in confidence, please send your CV and covering letter to Karine McAuliffe, Head of People & Talent at [email protected]
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Legal Secretary (Float) position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Adelaide city centre offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
