Legal Assistant - Tax

at  McCullough Robertson

GOOD PEOPLE. GOOD WORK. GREAT OPPORTUNITIES.

McCullough Robertson is a commercially focused firm, working with high-calibre national and international clients. We work on big matters in small teams, approaching each day with dedication and professionalism.
We provide exceptional opportunities for our employees to perform, grow and succeed, through extensive training and career development. Our teams work together and support one another to achieve individual, team and firm-wide goals.
Backed by a national team of over 400 staff located across offices in Brisbane and Sydney, McCullough Robertson is a big firm, without the attitude.

EXPERIENCE

We are seeking an intermediate to senior legal assistant with a minimum of three years’ experience in a professional firm. As the successful candidate, you will display the following attributes:

• A proactive mindset with the ability to take initiative;
• Strong communication skills, enabling you to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders;
• Exceptional time management skills to prioritise tasks and manage competing deadlines efficiently;
• Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in all work;
• Self-motivation, with the capacity to work independently and collaboratively within a team;
• A collaborative approach, fostering strong relationships with team members and other legal assistants across the firm;
• Strong technical proficiency and a solid grasp of relevant software applications; and
• A genuine dedication to delivering outstanding support to your team of authors.

Are you a driven and enthusiastic legal assistant, eager to thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment?
McCullough Robertson’s Tax team is one of Australia’s largest and most respected, renowned for delivering swift, cost-effective solutions tailored to our clients’ needs.
Servicing an array of clients, from publicly listed companies and managed funds to private groups and high-net-worth individuals, we also provide specialised support to accountants, lawyers and financial planners. We focus on delivering commercial outcomes that resolve issues swiftly and cost-effectively, while maintaining our proven track record of successfully litigating disputes when required.
As a Legal Assistant in the Tax group, you will provide essential support to several of the team’s talented professionals, including two partners, special counsel, senior associate and lawyers.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing general secretarial support including billing and document preparation;
• Preparing briefs and assisting with drafting, revising, and managing court documents;
• Proactive diary management and meeting coordination;
• Organising travel arrangements;
• File opening and management; and
• Contributing to team meetings and professional development sessions.