Legal Assistant Job Position
Ref No. 81801
Title Senior Legal Assistant
Closing date 21-Nov-2016
Location Brisbane

DLA Piper is the truly local, truly global business law firm. Joining DLA Piper means not only joining an experienced local team, but also being part of a global firm with offices located in more than 30 countries around the world, including five offices in Australia. We believe the quality of our services is defined by the quality of our people.

An exciting opportunity has become available in our Brisbane office for a Senior Legal Assistant to join DLA Piper supporting the Finance & Projects practices.

This role will be responsible for providing a range of administrative support to multiple Partners and fee earners including:

Word processing, document preparation and drafting correspondence

Electronic diary management (Outlook)

Billing

Liaising with both internal and external clients as required

Organising travel arrangements

General administrative tasks including filing, photocopying and scanning

Job Requirements

A minimum of 5 years' experience as a legal secretary,

Possess excellent communication skills (both written and oral)

Demonstrate an eye for detail and strong initiative

Enjoy being busy and the opportunity to exercise your proven time management

Ethusiasm in providing high levels of customer service

Demonstrate intermediate proficiency in the MS Suite

Possess a minimum typing speed of 65wpm