Team Administrator

Location: Brisbane 

Contract Type: Permanent 

MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest law firms, with nearly 200 years of business history.  We're known for our legal and consulting expertise - and for our inclusive and authentic character.

Our purpose is to create sustainable value with our clients, people and communities.  That means we have a proud history of providing excellence to clients, nurturing our people and giving back to the communities in which we live and work.

We value excellence, curiosity and collaboration.  Clients rely on us for our responsive, commercial approach.  Our clients include government departments and agencies, private and publicly listed companies, and small and large businesses in Australia and overseas.  

As a highly valued employee we will also provide you with a wide range of benefits. To view our benefits, please copy this link into your browser https://www.minterellison.com/-/media/Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/Employee-Benefits-Brochure-2023.ashx

The Team

An exciting opportunity exists for a Team Administrator to join our residential development team on a 12 month contract. This is a part-time role working 3 days per week.

In this role, you will provide administrative support to a team of lawyers and paralegals, working collaboratively alongside two other experienced Team Administrators.

Your Role

As a key addition to this team, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Opening, closing and archiving files in our systems
• Trust receipting, including arranging general and trust account transfers in accordance with Queensland Law Society requirements
• Liaising with clients regarding deposits
• Liaising with buyers and/or their solicitors regarding exchange of contracts
• Disbursing settlement funds to clients and third parties in a timely way
• Banking
• General administrative tasks including scanning, uploading documents and mail
• Sending invoices to clients
• Answering and directing calls
   

What you need

We are looking for someone with a high attention to detail, an ability to multi task and work collaboratively in a busy team. The successful candidate will have administrative experience, as well as the following attributes:

• Previous administration experience supporting a team
• Excellent attention to detail
• Prioritisation and organisational skills
• Great communication skills
• Understanding of Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated ability to pick up new technology and systems
• Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities

Why MinterEllison

We offer flexible working options to encourage balance, wellbeing and support for sustainable ways of working and a range of social, financial and health benefits, including free gym membership - all with no minimum tenure.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

How to apply

We prefer to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button. We encourage all applications, including if you do not meet the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison.

If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion, please contact [email protected].