Legal Assistant - Real Estate Group

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. The Role Are you a proactive and detail-oriented legal assistant ready to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? McCullough Robertson's Real Estate Group is recognised for its industry expertise, technical excellence, and innovative approach that consistently delivers exceptional results for clients. Our team advises on an array of real estate projects, from urban renewal and greenfield developments to master-planned communities, retail hubs, and commercial ventures. Working in this role, you will provide vital support to one of the Real Estate partners and their wider team, with a primary focus on leasing and commercial real estate transactions. The role will be varied including the following key responsibilities:

• Document drafting, amendment and management via the document management system;
• Accurately undertaking property searches as directed from time to time;
• Managing monies in trust accounts;
• Proactive diary management and meeting coordination;
• Occasional banking;
• Proactively assisting in the management of high-volume development and leasing files; and
• Working with the other Legal Assistants in the team and broader Brisbane office.

Experience As the successful candidate, you will be an intermediate to senior legal assistant with a minimum of two years' experience in a professional firm. Additionally, 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.

Benefits At McCullough Robertson, we encourage a balanced work environment. Our teams enjoy having the opportunity to work in a supportive environment while having fun and achieving results. We offer the following benefits for our employees:

• Dedicated diversity committee with an innovative program focusing on all areas of diversity and inclusion;
• Attractive further education program and supportive learning and development opportunities throughout your whole career;
• Mentoring and sponsorship opportunities as well as coaching and leadership support;
• Holistic Health and Wellbeing program including subsidised gym membership and active social and sporting committees; and
• In-house barista and end-of-trip facilities.

Inclusion and Diversity We are a leader in diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating an environment where our employees want to come to work. An award-winning law firm, we have received the prestigious Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation for the tenth consecutive year and have recently been awarded by Lawyers Weekly – Diversity Law Firm of the Year. To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply for Job" button and submit your application online. Alternatively, please contact Sophie Sims on 07 3914 8462 for a confidential discussion. We're an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.