The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Legal Secretary to join our Planning and Environment team in Brisbane. This is a well-established practice within a national firm, offering stable, long-term support work in a collaborative team environment.

The Role

You’ll be part of an experienced team with established systems and administrative support. Your responsibilities will include:

Assisting with monthly, quarterly and ad hoc reporting
Preparing invoices and responding to billing queries
Managing calendars and scheduling meetings
File and document management, including emails and correspondence
Handling incoming and outgoing calls
Liaising with clients, lawyers, barristers and partners
Opening new files and conducting conflict checks
General administrative support as required

About You

At least 2 years’ experience in a legal secretary or PA role (or similar professional services environment)
Strong attention to detail and organisation skills
Able to build working relationships with colleagues and clients
Good time management and reliability
Proactive and comfortable taking initiative
Works well independently and as part of a team
Experience with NetDocuments or Practice Evolve is helpful but not essential

This role is best suited to someone looking to build a long-term career in legal support.

About Us

McInnes Wilson is a leading independent full-service firm with offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and Maroochydore. The firm has approximately 60 principals and over 400 staff nationally. We pride ourselves on delivering high quality outcomes for our valued clients whilst being recognised as a positive, collegiate place to work. We believe in our people and trust them with our brand.

What we offer

As a national corporate law firm, we offer exposure to premium clients, large scale, multi-party, complex litigated matters and transparent career pathways, together with a variety of benefits including: generous paid parental leave, paid salary continuance insurance, flexible working, study assistance, pro-bono opportunities, complementary massages, realistic billables targets for legal practitioners, a formal mentoring program, professional memberships, birthday leave, social club, EOFY functions and end of year celebrations.

All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks.

Any questions regarding this role should be directed to our Talent team, recruitment@mcw.com.au.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals who represent the communities in which we live and work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us; we are committed to providing an equitable recruitment experience for all candidates.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact the business in relation to this vacancy. Unsolicited CVs will not be considered or accepted.

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