Legal Assistant and Secretary Position in Brisbane

2 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Herbert Smith Freehills Full time
Company Overview

Herbert Smith Freehills is one of the world's leading law firms, advising top organisations across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and North America. With over 5,000 professionals, including 3,100 lawyers and 2,000 business services staff, we provide premium legal advice to our clients.


About Herbert Smith Freehills

We believe that our success depends on the skills, knowledge and ideas of all our people. Our environment encourages high performance, and in return, we offer rewards and opportunities tailored to your personal and professional goals.


Job Description

We are currently seeking experienced Legal Assistants and Secretaries to join our Brisbane team on a part-time basis, working two or three days per week. The role involves providing practical support to our lawyers, ensuring they deliver the best possible service to our clients.


Key Responsibilities
  • Plan and deliver high-quality work while managing deadlines and competing priorities.
  • Manage billing processes for your direct team, including clients with specific billing requirements.
  • Assist partners and lawyers with client and cost reporting requirements.
  • Manage partners' internal and external appointments, including travel and diary management.
  • Assist with meeting preparation and coordinate post-meeting actions.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you should have:

  • Experience in a legal secretary or administrative position.
  • Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Teams.
  • Impeccable attention to detail.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to think ahead.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritise competing demands from multiple stakeholders.
  • Ability to respond to changing circumstances and meet deadlines.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits
  • We value empathy, simplicity and commerciality in our approach to delivering exceptional client experiences.
  • We offer 26 weeks of paid parental leave, including superannuation, to support parents through life milestones.
  • Our diverse and innovative culture fosters high-performance, client focus and highly engaged people.
  • People at our firm come from various backgrounds and bring unique perspectives to their work.
  • We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to perform at their best.

Location and Contract Type

This role is based in Brisbane and offers a permanent contract.

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