What you can expect

As a trainee you can expect to assist secretaries and lawyers to prepare documents for clients and court, provide diary management, proofread documents, complete data entry tasks, prepare invoices, manage files, liaise with clients and provide general typing and administrative assistance. You will also learn the value of working as part of a team.

You will also be provided with ongoing training and support throughout the program including:

• a one week induction to prepare you for working at Minter Ellison
• one-on-one coaching with a mentor
• ongoing technology training on all Minter Ellison software
• training in precedents and applying our style guide
• an introduction to our billing system – Keystone
• advanced document management
• Client service skills and communication Skills

Most importantly, you can expect to enjoy working for Minter Ellison, whilst obtaining some of the best secretarial training available which will provide you with a solid foundation for a long and successful career with our firm.

What we look for

We like our trainees to have:

• a proactive 'self starter' approach to learning and skills development
• excellent written and verbal communication skills
• accuracy and attention to detail
• professional presentation
• typing speed of 40+ wpm with 98% accuracy
• strong spelling and grammar skills
• knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
• excellent telephone skills
• knowledge of legal terminology
• successful completion of final year secondary school
• ideally, further education in areas such as legal practice, business studies, secretarial studies or administration