Legal Executive Assistant – Environment & Planning

About the role

MinterEllison is seeking a proactive Legal Executive Assistant to join its Environment & Planning team in Adelaide. You will support a high‑performing group of lawyers, handling a variety of administrative and client‑facing tasks in a fast‑paced professional services environment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage diaries and email inboxes for fee earners, coordinating meetings and travel arrangements.
• Oversee file management, including opening and closing matters and maintaining client databases.
• Produce, edit, and format legal documents using the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Prepare monthly client billing and reconcile corporate expenses.
• Build and maintain client portfolios, generate reports, and keep key contact information up to date.
• Develop productive relationships with internal stakeholders, external contacts, and clients.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or similar role within a legal or professional services environment.
• Excellent prioritisation, organisational skills and high attention to detail.
• Proactive, flexible attitude with a strong degree of initiative.
• Clear and confident communication at all levels.
• Significant experience using file‑management software (preferably FileSite) and account‑management software (preferably Elite).
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills, including document creation and formatting.

Required skills

• FileSite
• Elite
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office Suite

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on industry‑leading mandates for top‑tier clients.
• Collaborative, high‑performing team that values diversity of thought and inclusion.
• Access to AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance efficiency.
• Flexible, sustainable ways of working and a comprehensive benefits package covering social, financial and health aspects.