High Performing Legal Assistant for Perth Office

1 week ago


Perth, Western Australia Herbert Smith Freehills Full time
Overview of Herbert Smith Freehills

We are one of the world's leading law firms, with a global network of offices across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and North America. Our team of over 5,000 people, including 3,100 lawyers and 2,000 business services professionals, provides premium quality, full-service legal advice to our clients.

Job Description

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Perth office. The successful candidate will provide high-quality support to our lawyers and play a key role in delivering exceptional client service.

The Role

  • Assist lawyers in the smooth running of our practice groups
  • Manage deadlines and competing priorities to deliver high-quality work
  • Coordinate meeting preparations and post-meeting actions
  • Provide administrative support to partners and lawyers

Key Responsibilities

The Legal Assistant will be responsible for:

  • Managing billing processes and client reporting requirements
  • Coordinating travel arrangements and diary management
  • Providing technical assistance to lawyers and partners

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Experience in a legal secretary or administrative position
  • Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Teams)
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Able to multi-task and prioritise competing demands
  • Good written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

  • We offer a competitive salary package, estimated at AU$80,000 - AU$100,000 per annum, depending on experience
  • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
  • A diverse and inclusive work environment
  • Access to modern technology and tools

Culture

We value empathy, simplicity and commerciality in our approach to work. We strive to create an exceptional experience for our clients and believe that our people are our greatest asset. Our culture is built on mutual trust, respect and open communication.



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