The Firm

Butler, McIntyre & Butler is a medium sized independent Tasmanian legal firm. Its offices in Hobart are situated in the centre of the city close to the Commonwealth Law Courts and the Supreme Court of Tasmania. In Hobart, the name Butler, McIntyre & Butler has been synonymous with high quality legal service for over 200 years. In fact, established in 1824, it is one of the oldest law firms in Tasmania.

Butler, McIntyre & Butler has a team of over 27 lawyers who are each supported by our valued support staff. At BMB, we practice in multiple areas of law and given the breadth of our work, have a large client base including private enterprises/corporate entities, quasi government bodies, local government and individual clients.

We value working in a supportive and collegiate environment and our support staff are critical to the success of our organisation.

About The Role

Calling All PA Superstars!!

Butler, McIntyre and Butler are seeking a talented Personal Assistant to support in our Commercial team. This position presents an opportunity for a motivated individual who enjoys working in a professional and fast paced environment.

Our ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, integrity, drive to learn and develop their skills and a strong commitment to working in the legal industry. Previous experience as a Personal Assistant or a paralegal desired but not essential.

To be successful in this role you will have:

Demonstrated experience and knowledge of administration procedures

Excellent organisation and time management skills

General administrative duties, organising and maintaining paper and electronic files

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Ability to multi-task, prioritise work demands and work well under pressure

Ability to use initiative and think on your feet, while working in a fast-paced environment

Proficient audio typing and keyboard skills

Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion

High level of accuracy in work, including data entry and document preparation

Ensure workflows are updated and maintained in a timely manner

High level of professionalism in appearance and conduct

Ability to build strong internal and external relationships

If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you.

Our benefits

Ongoing career development opportunities

Annual salary reviews designed to recognise and reward strong work performance

Access to health and wellbeing initiatives including free access to our Employee Assistance Program and annual flu vaccinations

Social club membership (opt in) to participate in the Firm’s social events

How to Apply

If you are ready to take on this exciting role and contribute to our success, we would love to hear from you! Please click 'Apply' or send your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you are the perfect fit for this position to:

Dianne Coleman -Practice Manager

[email protected]

Applications close Wednesday 9th July at 5:00pm.

Please note that applications will be viewed as received. Only successful candidates will be contacted for interview.