DLA Piper understands that you're building a future. Which is why we encourage you to reach your full potential. To explore the opportunities and choices that shape your individual career journey. Here, personal growth goes hand in hand with professional development.
That's our commitment. This is your opportunity.
An exciting opportunity has become available for a high performing administration focused Legal Assistant to join DLA Piper's Legal Administration Team in our Brisbane Office supporting the Finance and Projects practice groups.
In this dynamic position, you will be part of a collaborative team where you will provide a range of administrative support to multiple fee earners in the practice groups.
We are keen to connect with dedicated business support professionals who understand the value of a strong legal administration function. If you enjoy working collaboratively, supporting your colleagues, and delivering outstanding service, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Word processing, document preparation and drafting correspondence
- Proficient user of Excel
- Understanding of accounts payable and expense claims functions
- Ability to manage competing demands
- Both paper and electronic filing
- Attention to detail and taking pride in organisation
- Liaising with both internal and external clients as required
- Entering client details into a contacts database
- Creating new client matter files, closing and archiving client matter files
- All general administrative tasks including filing, printing and photocopying
About you
- At least 2 years’ experience working in a similar role within a law firm or professional services environment
- Excellent communication skills (both written and oral), demonstrate an eye for detail and approach your tasks with enthusiasm and pride
- Thrive in a fast-paced working environment, and relish the opportunity to exercise your proven time management and organisational skills to deliver excellent client service
- Possess advanced proficiency in the MS Suite, particularly Excel
- Possesses confidence and strength working with numbers
- Demonstrate a sense of urgency and work in a high demand administration role
About Us
We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.
At DLA Piper, we understand that inclusion is not a one-size-fits-all concept. We embrace and celebrate the range of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that each individual brings to our firm. By fostering a culture that welcomes and appreciates all aspects of our individuality, we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities, while nurturing a unique and inclusive culture for all our people. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.
We are committed to being accessible and accommodating any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all. If you need any support or adjustments, please let us know.
Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.
