Administration Assistant

Bennett Litigation and Commercial Law

Location: Perth

Administration Assistant

Full time

Bennett, Western Australia’s premier litigation and dispute resolution firm, is excited to invite applications for a dynamic and dedicated Administration Assistant to join our team full-time.

About Us We are a market leader in litigation with one of the largest teams in Western Australia. Our high-performing team is equipped to handle the most complex disputes effectively. We also have leading intellectual property and commercial practices. At Bennett, we value talent and are committed to recruiting the best in all areas of our practice. If you have a passion for law, we would be delighted to hear from you!

The Role - As an Administration Assistant at Bennett, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing general administrative support
• Performing relief reception duties
• Managing daily mailroom operations, including opening, processing, distributing, and collecting all internal and external mail and couriers
• Assisting with general telephone enquiries
• Making court lodgment's and attending settlements
• Conducting regulatory database searches and document lodgment's
• Ordering stationery and consumables
• Assisting with IT support
• Supporting the legal administrative team
• Coordinating internal/external events
• Providing support to trial teams at Court when required
• Undertaking additional ad-hoc tasks and project support as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum Year 12 High School education

Experience

• Prior experience in an administrative role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications
• Experience with large job photocopying equipment

Skills and Competencies

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Strong administration skills – organised, thorough, systems-oriented with attention to detail
• Ability to create a positive impression with a professional and courteous manner
• Proactive, punctual, and reliable
• Well-presented with excellent stakeholder/client management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of filing systems and processes
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritise work
• Adaptable to change

Benefits In addition to a competitive remuneration package, Bennett employees enjoy a range of benefits including salary continuance insurance, in-house training opportunities, health and well-being programs, a vibrant and social workplace, fun events, paid parental leave, and more.

How to Apply If you believe you are a good fit for Bennett and our team, please click the ‘apply’ button or email your cover letter and CV to our Human Resources team at hr@bennettlaw.com.au.

The deadline for applications is 17th May 2024.