Organisation : Colin Biggers & Paisley
Location : Sydney (Sydney)
Work type : Part-time
Profession : Legal
Sector : Law, Justice & Human Rights
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 29 Nov, 2024
About the organisation
About us:
At Colin Biggers & Paisley, we’re here to make a difference. We are a unique legal practice and we believe in what we do. This applies to the solutions we create for our clients, the contribution we make to our communities and the careers we build for our people.
We are lawyers of choice in the construction, property and insurance industries and maintain a strong presence in the areas of employment and safety, banking and finance, corporate and commercial and litigation and dispute resolution.
We continually invest in our people, including learning and development opportunities and offer a formal mentoring program. We also offer other benefits such as health and fitness perks, rewards and recognition, complimentary massages and professional memberships.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability, and ethnicity.
About the role
We are seeking a recent graduate or administrator with a passion for pro bono and community programs, eager to make a meaningful impact while advancing their career within a respected legal firm.
About the role:
As a Pro Bono & Responsible Business Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our Pro Bono Lead and Responsible Business Manager. You’ll be involved in the day-to-day running of our Foundation, which includes pro bono legal services, community volunteering, and charitable contributions. Your work will directly contribute to helping disadvantaged individuals, marginalised groups, and not-for-profit organisations gain access to justice and other essential services.
Working closely with our small, dynamic team, you’ll assist in implementing key initiatives, including our Reconciliation Action Plan, and help drive our community engagement activities. This role offers you the opportunity to develop and expand your administrative and project management skills, while also helping to shape the firm’s pro bono and responsible business strategy.
The role is based in our Sydney office working part-time, 4 days per week.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Provide comprehensive administration support to the Head of Pro Bono and Responsible Business Manager.
- Assist with the implementation of all pro bono and community engagement activities, projects and strategy.
- Assist to grow, develop and implement the firm’s Reconciliation Action Plan;
- Coordinate internal and external communications related to pro bono and community activities
- Develop excellent working relationships with internal and external clients
- Assist with travel bookings, expense management, and report preparation
- Participate in ad hoc projects and tasks as directed
About you:
We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is highly organised, and has a genuine passion for social justice. You’ll need to juggle competing priorities while maintaining high attention to detail, and you should be a strong communicator who can work autonomously but also collaborate well with the team.
To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
- Strong organisational and project management skills
- The ability to manage a busy workload, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A positive attitude, resilience, and a passion for making a difference
- A keen interest in social justice, human rights, and community involvement
How to apply
Please apply through our careers page and attach a copy of your cover letter and resume.
Please quote in application: Pro Bono & Responsible Business Assistant via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Law_Justice_and_Human_Rights
