(High Salary) Executive Assistant

7 days ago


Sydney, Australia The Law Society of New South Wales Full time

Overview

- 35 hour working week with hybrid working model
- Located in the heart of Sydney's CBD (Martin Place)

The Law Society of NSW is Australia's largest and most influential membership association for solicitors. We're not all lawyers, but we work together to support the legal profession and ensure a just society for all.

About the role

The Executive Assistant will support the Executive Manager, Office of the President and CEO, in providing an efficient and responsive administrative, organisational, and logistical service to the Executive Unit, in particular the Chief Operating Officer and the General Counsel and Company Secretary.

Responsibilities

- Managing the diaries of the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel, ensuring efficiency and accuracy, and assist in organising and preparing for events and meetings.
- Managing the correspondence and accounts of the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel.
- Assisting with the coordination of the travel arrangements for senior Law Society personnel, including participation in domestic and international conferences.
- Working on special projects, initiatives, and/or events.
- Acting as the primary back up for the Senior Executive Assistant during periods of leave to ensure continuity in administrative operations.

About you

- High school diploma or equivalent (Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration is desirable).
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to multitask, maintain efficiency, and prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
- A proactive and positive attitude, with a strong willingness to learn.
- Prior administrative or office experience is highly desirable.
- Experience with the legal profession is desirable.
- Able to represent the Law Society in a calm and professional manner.
- Well-presented, reliable, and adaptable to various management styles.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information responsibly.
- Willingness to work outside of normal hours when necessary.

How to apply

The Law Society of New South Wales is committed to building and maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role and supporting diversity.

Applications should contain a CV and cover letter that outlines your key experience and motivations for this role.

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