Executive Assistant - Projects, Infrastructure & Construction
Executive Assistant - Projects, Infrastructure & Construction
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Job Description
Location: Canberra
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.
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 Projects Infrastructure and Construction Team
The Projects Infrastructure and Construction practice group is part of the Infrastructure Construction and Property Line of construction team provides end-to-end legal support on infrastructure projects from project structuring and advice on procurement options financing tender strategy contract documentation and negotiation through to contract administration maintenance issues and dispute resolution. We have assisted governments consortia financiers and subcontractors across the full spectrum of project delivery. Our construction and infrastructure team has built a market-leading reputation as key advisers on domestic and international major projects and transactions across a wide range of industry sectors.
Your role
An exciting opportunity exists for a Legal Executive Assistant to join our Canberra Projects Infrastructure and Construction team. This is a permanent full-time position. This role is providing high quality administrative support to enable this busy team to deliver market leading legal and consulting services.
As a key addition to this team some of your responsibilities will include:
- Proactive diary and email management
- Document production and amendments
- Liaising with clients and stakeholders to foster relationships and maintaining client databases and key contact information
- Monthly client billing and client/matter reporting
- Assist with general financial hygiene including timesheet entries/modification debt collections voucher requests client monies client reporting
- Arrange general and trust account receipting and disbursing of funds
- File management including matter opening and closing & electronic and physical filing
- Travel arrangements and meeting coordination
- Reconciling corporate expenses
- Other general administrative tasks and ad hoc duties as required
What you need
To be successful in this role you will have experience in a Legal Executive Assistant role. You will also possess the following attributes:
- Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- The ability to work independently and to communicate with clarity and confidence at all levels
- Strong understanding of MS Office applications including Word Excel PowerPoint Teams and other software
- A demonstrated commitment to high internal/external service standards
- A proactive approach and high levels of initiative
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
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