Join Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Australia's leading independent law firm. An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Projects group, supporting a busy partner and a small team of lawyers. This role will be well suited to an organised and skilled administrative assistant who can prioritise and work autonomously. Key responsibilities include: Supporting partner to meet deadlines and ensure the smooth running of the practice Diary management Billing, time recording, expense management and reporting Preparation of correspondence, emails and other matter related documents Assisting with telephone enquiries and ability to develop relationships internally and externally Matter management including opening and closing files, archiving, electronic filing Assisting with event management and travel bookings Required skills and experience: Demonstrated experience in a similar role Excellent organisational and time management skills Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy Excellent written and verbal communication skills High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) Advanced knowledge of CMS Aderant Expert or other finance related software Advanced knowledge of NetDocuments or other document management software. 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. Corrs’ culture is characterised by our values of excellence, commitment, collaboration and respect. Our policies, practices and behaviours foster a supportive and inclusive workplace, and we are focused on creating opportunities for our people and supporting a diverse workforce. Flexible working as standard – we have established flexibility as standard business practice and an option for all our people. Bonus leave – we provide an additional week of leave each year (5 weeks annual leave in total) Parental leave – we offer 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental 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, mindfulness, personal development, physical health and self-care. Diversity and Inclusion – we set meaningful goals and take action to improve diversity and foster an inclusive culture in which all employees feel supported and valued. Responsible business approach – we have an active pro bono and community engagement program and we are a member of the United Nations Global Compact. 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, a national training program and mentoring initiative. 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
