Practice Executive

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Ashurst LLP Full time

The Opportunity:


We currently have an exciting opportunity available for a Legal Secretary (Practice Executive) to join our Planning, Access & Environment team in Melbourne on a permanent, full time basis.

Practice Executive's provide high level Legal Secretarial and Executive Assistant support to Partners within your designated division. You will assist with the development of comprehensive knowledge of clients, markets and work streams.

Some key areas of responsibility will be:

  • Practice and Client Management
  • Preparation and reconciliation of monthly bills and expenses
  • Extensive Diary & Travel Management
  • Business Development/Marketing (assisting with regular updating of partner CVs and assisting with pitches and proposals)
As a Legal Secretary (Practice Executive) you will play a pivotal role within the firm.

You will work closely with, and delegate general administrative tasks to our dedicated hub of Team Assistants & Team Executives.

A full job description including a breakdown of responsibilities can be found either below or attached to the advertisement on our careers page: /en/careers

About You:

Professional skills and competencies you will present include:

  • 3+ years' experience as a Legal Secretary or Executive Assistant within a legal environment.
  • High degree of initiative, proactivity and problem solving skills, with a willingness to take ownership for the completion of tasks/projects and deliver innovative solutions to improve systems or work practices.
  • Excellent organisational skills.
  • Strong written communication skills and keen attention to detail, with the ability to draft correspondence and presentations.
  • Understanding of billing procedures, and working knowledge of Elite 3e/a similar billing system.

What makes Ashurst a great place to work?
We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:

  • competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance;
- flexible working;
- complimentary gym memberships;
- corporate health plans;
- a global professional development offering for all employees; and
- an industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.


We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme, with a strong emphasis on working with First Nations people through our pro bono practice.

We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools.

We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.


Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence.

It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.

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