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OverviewWe are looking for a passionate, self-motivated Legal Assistant looking for their next opportunity in a supportive team. The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting a busy team and fostering a collaborative environment.Ideal candidateIdeally you will haveAt least 2 years of experience as a Legal Secretary or Assistant in a law firmDemonstrated time management and organisational skillsThe ability to build strong working relationshipsStrong work ethic, ability to manage competing priorities and keep on top of deadlinesA commitment to excellence with the ability to produce accurate, high-quality work (attention to detail is critical)This is a great opportunity to join for someone to take the next step in their career in a fun, supportive, fast paced environment.Your roleYou will be responsible for delivering high-level administrative and secretarial support to a group of experienced fee earners.Key ResponsibilitiesDiary and inbox managementMeeting, travel and event managementProducing accurate, high quality correspondence and other documentationLiaising with clients, Partners, lawyers and other stakeholders electronically as well as in personAssisting with matter management, including file opening and closing, and matter and client relationship reportingTime entry, preparation of bills and processing monthly billingProviding exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders including our clientsCreating and managing documents in Microsoft Office and iManageSupporting business development initiatives, including assistance with preparing proposalsCreating and editing PowerPoint documents creation. Ideally you will have experience designing professional, visually engaging presentations tailored for client and internal audiences.About GadensGadens is a leading, independent Australian law firm, with a clear vision and strategy for the future. We help people achieve their purpose in a complex world, by leading by example, inspiring others, innovating and building something we are all proud of.develop and inspire our peopledo the right thing and make an impactwork with quality clients in our chosen marketssolve problems with people and technology working seamlessly togetherare a widely recognised and respected brandWe are always on the lookout for star performers to join our growing firm. To find out more please visit www.gadens.comWhat we offer30 weeks paid parental leave Our market leading policy includes 30 weeks paid parental leave for all permanent staff, with no tenure required. This includes superannuation contributions while on parental leave, an external coach to support through various stages of parental leave and support and paid leave for surrogacy and IVF treatment.Flexibility Hybrid working arrangements. This includes flexible working hours as well as equipment to support working from home.Annual leave - Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of annual leave a year as well as a gifted day of leave for your birthday month which we call "Gadens day"Health & Wellbeing We offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits to empower and support our people including, regular social events, employee assistant program, bonus program for non-fee earners, discounted private health insurance, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, recognition awards and much more!Learning & Development We promote a culture of continuous learning opportunities including access to professional development for all employees, coaching, mentoring study support as well for further education.Community involvement We give back to the community through our well-established pro bono program as well as staff volunteering initiatives.At Gadens, we engage with all of our people to create a work environment that encourages and promotes inclusion and diversity, while instilling pride in the firm and our values of collaborate, authentic, responsible and excellent. Our values and culture assist us in creating a cohesive environment in which we are committed equally to professionalism and personal fulfilment. We strive to create a culture where the principles of sustainability and corporate social responsibility are embraced and lived by our people every day. This includes respecting and connecting with First Nations people and providing access to justice to those in need through our pro bono practice. This is what makes Gadens a great place to work.#J-18808-Ljbffr