This is a Legal Assistant - Projects role with Corrs Chambers Westgarth based in Brisbane, QLD, AU Corrs Chambers Westgarth Role Seniority - junior, mid level More about the Legal Assistant - Projects role at Corrs Chambers Westgarth Join Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Australia's leading independent law firm An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Projects group in Brisbane, working in a fast paced professional environment. This role will be supporting a busy Partner who is positioned as a leader of the Projects practice within the firm. This role will be well suited to an organised and proactive administrative assistant who is capable of prioritising and taking responsibility for day to day tasks supporting their team. Key Responsibilities: Act as a central point of connection for the team, supporting day‑to‑day coordination and fostering a strong, well‑connected team environment beyond core work activities. Managing partners inbox and calendar Assisting partner to meet deadlines and ensure smooth running of practice Complex billing, time coding and reporting Matter opening and management Stakeholder and client communication management Assisting with events and business development activities Assisting with travel and accommodation bookings 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, 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 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. We are also a member of AusLSA, which works to promote and increase sustainable practices across the legal sector. 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 Shannon Garrett on shannon.garrett@corrs.com.au for a confidential discussion. For more information, see our website Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Corrs Chambers Westgarth team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Coordinating team activities Managing inbox and calendar Assisting with billing and reporting Key Strengths Administrative support experience ️ Organisational skills ️ Communication skills Microsoft Office proficiency CMS/Aderant knowledge Relationship building A Final Note: This is a role with Corrs Chambers Westgarth not with Hatch.
