Legal Assistant - Commercial Private Client Cooper Grace Ward are seeking a passionate and hard-working Legal Assistant to join our Commercial & Private Client team on a full-time basis.As an integral member of the team, you will be proactive, highly organised and able to display well-developed prioritisation skills whilst maintaining excellent working relationships.You will enjoy working collaboratively with others in a busy corporate environment and take pride in providing top level support to your authors.The Role The role is focussed on contributing to the smooth running of the team.Your responsibilities will include: Diary and inbox management Administrative support to a partner and multiple fee earners Liaise with internal and external clients via telephone and email Preparation of correspondence and documentation General account and monthly billing processes File management including opening and closing files and ongoing management of electronic files General administrative duties as required Essential Experience 1 to 3 years legal administration experience Strong attention to detail, and skills in prioritisation and time management Confidence, flexibility and ability to take a proactive approach to work, A team player mindset, and desire to work collaboratively with the existing team Ability to develop and foster excellent professional relationships internally and with clients Benefits : '5-star' Employer of Choice by HRD and Australasian Lawyer and 2024 Beaton Client Choice Award winners for 'best law & related services firm' ($30m - $100m revenue) Genuine career growth and learning opportunities Breakfast provided in our team café daily Become part of a successful and highly regarded team Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing initiatives Wellness facilities and onsite classes (i.e.yoga and mindfulness) Competitive salary and parental leave policy Other benefits: purchased leave program (pre-tax), novated leasing, corporate medical insurance plans, networking, and social events and much more!About Cooper Grace Ward Cooper Grace Ward is a leading independent law firm based in Brisbane.We are a full-service law firm providing a range of legal service to clients nationally and internationally.We are a vibrant, energetic, growing and diverse team committed to supporting and developing our people to meet the changing needs of our clients.We take personal responsibility and pride in our work and have fun while we do it.We strive to be leaders in everything we do, and our impressive achievements can be viewed on our website.Our workplace policies and strong values foster a safe and inclusive work environment.Cooper Grace Wards hires a diverse workforce, including people of all genders, ages, cultures, ethnicities, those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ+ and people with disabilities.If this sounds like a team you'd like to be a part of and you value mutual respect, curiosity and excellence like we do then we would like to talk with you.To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia