Administration Assistant - Real Estate

Location: Brisbane

Contract Type: Permanent

MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we are known for our excellence, and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients, our people and our communities. Clients seek out MinterEllison to help them solve complex problems every day. We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary consulting offering.

We offer opportunities to work on industry-leading mandates for top-tier clients, while being part of a high-performing and collaborative team that values excellence, diversity of thought, curiosity, and inclusion. We value our people and empower them to achieve their ambitions - with the support, trust and autonomy to grow their careers in meaningful ways.

At MinterEllison, we're leading the way with AI and other emerging technologies, powering innovation right across our firm. You will have the opportunity to engage with AI tools we've built, and other external AI tools, to enhance efficiencies and excellence internally and with our clients.

We support sustainable ways of working regarding how, when and where you work and offer a wide range of social, financial and health benefits (see www.minterellison.com/-/media//Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-2025.ashx)

Your role:
 

An exciting opportunity exists in our Brisbane Real Estate team for an Administration Assistant.  This is a permanent, full-time position.  We are looking for someone who demonstrates strong attention to detail, can effectively manage multiple tasks, and thrives both independently and as part of a team.

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

• Opening files, both electronic and hard copy
• Opening, sorting and delivering mail
• Arranging general and trust account receipting and cheques
• Conducting property searches
• PEXA settlements
• Processing invoices and disbursements
• Answering and directing calls
• Routine correspondence
• Providing support to the Executive Assistants within the team
• Other ad hoc duties as required
   

What you need:
 

The successful candidate will possess the following attributes:
 

• Understanding of Microsoft Office applications
• Strong ability to pick up new technology and systems
• Prioritisation and organisational skills
• Great communication skills
• Self-motivated and an ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment and autonomously
• Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities
• Initiative and strong desire to contribute to team success

How to apply

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.

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 all 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 Jess.Brown@minterellison.com.