Legal Administration Assistant

Location: Sydney

Contract Type: Permanent

MinterEllison is one of Australias largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years we are known for our excellence and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients our people and our communities. Clients seek out MinterEllison to help them solve complex problems every day. We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary consulting offering.

We offer opportunities to work on industry-leading mandates for top-tier clients while being part of a high-performing and collaborative team that values excellence diversity of thought curiosity and inclusion. We value our people and empower them to achieve their ambitions - with the support trust and autonomy to grow their careers in meaningful ways.

At MinterEllison were leading the way with AI and other emerging technologies powering innovation right across our firm. You will have the opportunity to engage with AI tools weve built and other external AI tools to enhance efficiencies and excellence internally and with our clients.

We support sustainable ways of working regarding how when and where you work and offer a wide range of social financial and health benefits (see role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Administration Assistant to join our Real Estate Stream Solutions team in a full time permanent role. We are looking for someone with high attention to detail strong multitasking abilities and the confidence to work independently within our dynamic team.

As a key addition to our team some of the responsibilities will include:

• Supporting team members and clients across the leasing and conveyancing streams
• Opening files
• Identifying and arranging for receipting and disbursements of trust / client money
• Assisting with preparation and compilation of documents
• Scanning documents and arranging for execution
• Assisting with settlement processes
• Attending to registration and distribution of documents
• Coordinating invoicing
• Reporting and ad hoc communication with clients

What you need:

The successful candidate will ideally have some administration experience as well as the following attributes:

• Great communication skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Effective prioritisation and organisational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage competing deadlines
• A collaborative team player who can also work independently
• A desire to embrace new technologies including the use of AI

How to apply

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.

We prefer to connect with people directly so please submit your CV by clicking on the Apply button. We encourage all applications including if you do not meet all the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison.

If you are currently a MinterEllison employee please apply through the internal careers page.

If you would like further information require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion please contact