Good people. Good work. Great opportunities.
McCullough Robertson is a commercially focused firm, working with high-calibre national and international clients. We work on big matters in small teams, approaching each day with dedication and professionalism.
We provide exceptional opportunities for our employees to perform, grow and succeed, through extensive training and career development. Our teams work together and support one another to achieve individual, team and firm-wide goals.
Backed by a national team of over 400 staff located in Brisbane, Sydney, and Canberra, McCullough Robertson is a big firm, without the attitude.
The Role
McCullough Robertson’s Estates team is renowned for their commercial approach and commitment to achieving the best possible results for their clients.
We are searching for an enthusiastic Legal Assistant to join the team on a part-time basis, working three days per week.
Working in this role, you will provide support to several authors, and your key duties will include:
- Brief preparation, court document drafting, amendment and management;
- Drafting of wills, trusts and estate planning documents;
- Proactive diary management and meeting coordination;
- Handling safe custody documents;
- Coordination of travel arrangements;
- File opening and management;
- Proactive management of monthly client reporting and billing;
- Working collaboratively with other legal assistants across the firm; and
- General administrative tasks including taking phone calls and sending mail.
Experience
As the successful candidate, you will have prior experience in a legal administrative capacity, working in a professional firm. A background in litigation will be highly regarded, as well as experience in court filing.
Additionally, you will be able to effectively manage competing priorities, work to deadlines and communicate well with both internal and external stakeholders. Most importantly, you will be highly motivated, with impeccable attention to detail, and a genuine desire to provide exceptional support to your authors.
This role is ideal for a law student, eager to gain experience working in a commercial law firm.
Benefits
At McCullough Robertson, we encourage a balanced work environment. Our teams enjoy having the opportunity to work in a supportive environment while having fun and achieving results.
We offer the following benefits for our employees:
- Dedicated Diversity committee with an innovative program focusing on all areas of diversity and inclusion;
- Attractive further education program and supportive learning and development opportunities throughout your whole career;
- Mentoring and sponsorship opportunities as well as coaching and leadership support;
- Holistic Health and Wellbeing program including subsidised gym membership and active social and sporting committees; and
- In-house barista and end-of-trip facilities.
Inclusion and Diversity
We are a leader in diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating an environment where our employees want to come to work.
Our commitment is to create an accessible and informed workplace, where we can collectively make a difference for everyone, including people with disability, to gain equal opportunities and grow their career at McR. This is our commitment to diversity and inclusion and how we bring to life our McR values.
An award-winning law firm, we have received the prestigious Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation for the tenth consecutive year and have recently been awarded by Lawyers Weekly – Diversity Law Firm of the Year.
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply for Job" button and submit your application online. Alternatively, please contact Sophie Sims on 07 3914 8462 for a confidential discussion.
We're an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
