Client Services Assistant

Location: Adelaide 

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 www.minterellison.com/-/media//Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-2024.ashx

Your Role

An exciting opportunity exists in our Client Services team for a Client Services Assistant.  This is a full-time, Monday to Friday, role and would be a valuable opportunity to gain experience in a top tier legal firm.  We are looking for someone with experience in the hospitality industry or a similar role in a professional organisation.

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

• Providing food and beverage wait service for meetings, functions and events (some afterhours work may be required)
• Making barista coffee and tea for clients
• Assisting in the preparation and service of catered/precooked meals
• Arranging cheese and/or fruit platters for events
• Proactively follow up bookings in our Event Management System (EMS)
• Assisting with room set-ups, including moving furniture and opening/closing wall panels
• Be the first point of contact for AV queries, eg assisting with set up of Teams calls, presentations, etc.
• Processing invoices and other relevant admin tasks
• Provide Reception cover when required
• Any other ad hoc duties as required

What you need

We expect you will possess the following: 

• Excellent communication, prioritisation and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities
• Reliable and flexible
• Physically able to move/lift equipment and supplies
• Good keyboard skills and knowledge of Word and Excel
• A strong commitment to team work
• Barista and hospitality experience would be an advantage
• Being tech savvy would be an advantage

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 are currently a MinterEllison employee, please apply through the internal careers page.

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