Legal Assistant - Insurance and Corporate Risk

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

Are you a seasoned legal assistant with a passion for excellence, looking to thrive in a high-performing and collaborative environment?  

McCullough Robertson’s Insurance and Corporate Risk Group is unique in the Australian legal market, offering advice across every class of insurance including public and products liability, ISR, contract works, property, professional indemnity, D&O, workers’ compensation, marine, and aviation.

As a Legal Assistant in this team, you will work closely alongside a talented and friendly group of lawyers and paralegals, providing essential support to both the partner and the broader legal team.

Each day will be varied, including the following key duties:

• Providing secretarial support for general administrative tasks, including billing, document and diary management;
• Brief preparation and some court document drafting, amendment and management;
• Proactive diary management and meeting coordination;
• Coordination of travel arrangements;
• File opening and management;
• Participating in team meetings and development sessions.

There will be support and assistance provided to enable the Legal Assistant to gain familiarity with systems and procedures.

Experience

Recruitment for this role is required due to team expansion and development.  The ideal candidate is an intermediate to senior legal assistant with at least three years of experience in a professional firm. You will bring a strong sense of motivation, outstanding organisational skills, and a genuine commitment to providing exceptional support to your authors.

Furthermore, you will demonstrate the following attributes:

• An ability to exercise initiative;
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders;
• Proactive time management and effective management of competing deadlines;
• Excellent attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality throughout all tasks;
• Self-motivation with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team;
• A collaborative spirit, working well with your team and other legal assistants across the firm; and
• Strong technical skills and a solid understanding of software applications.

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.