Administration Assistant

at  Mellor Olsson

Mellor Olsson Lawyers is one of the most established South Australian law firms with four offices servicing metropolitan and regional clients. As a values-driven organisation with a strong team culture, our team is committed to achieving our purpose of helping South Australian businesses and individuals succeed. We have an excellent reputation for providing quality legal services, supported by a history of stability and strategic growth.
About the role

As an Administration Assistant, you will work with the Litigation team in conjunction with other administration assistants. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with drafting and proofreading documents and correspondence
• Preparation and updating of briefs (electronic/hard copy)
• Conducting searches and utilising government portals
• Calendar, email and appointment management
• Ensuring excellent customer service and stakeholder management
• Assisting with billing
• General administrative duties such as copying, e-filing and document management as required

About you

To succeed in this role you must have very good attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ideal candidate will be a team player who is able to work collaboratively with other team members. Previous experience working in legal administration is highly regarded but not essential. To be considered for this role, you will possess:

• Excellent time management, organisational and multitasking skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with a willingness to go above and beyond for clients
• A confident, proactive and ‘can do’ approach with great problem solving skills
• The ability to learn quickly
• Resilience to change and be an individual who thrives in a fast paced environment
• Intermediate MS Office skills

What we offer
At Mellor Olsson, we offer a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing, flexibility, and social connection. We are committed to the professional development of our team members and our collaborative team environment provides excellent learning opportunities. We believe in creating a supportive and enjoyable work environment, with regular check-ins, social events, and team activities. To find out more about working at Mellor Olsson, please visit our website.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to recruitment@molawyers.com.au for consideration. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you have any questions or would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact Nadine Quarello (People and Culture Manager) on 08 8414 3400.

As an Administration Assistant, you will work with the Litigation team in conjunction with other administration assistants. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with drafting and proofreading documents and correspondence
• Preparation and updating of briefs (electronic/hard copy)
• Conducting searches and utilising government portals
• Calendar, email and appointment management
• Ensuring excellent customer service and stakeholder management
• Assisting with billing
• General administrative duties such as copying, e-filing and document management as require

To succeed in this role you must have very good attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ideal candidate will be a team player who is able to work collaboratively with other team members. Previous experience working in legal administration is highly regarded but not essential. To be considered for this role, you will possess:

• Excellent time management, organisational and multitasking skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with a willingness to go above and beyond for clients
• A confident, proactive and ‘can do’ approach with great problem solving skills
• The ability to learn quickly
• Resilience to change and be an individual who thrives in a fast paced environment
• Intermediate MS Office skill