Corporate Funds M&A Assistant

3 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Herbert Smith Freehills Full time
About Herbert Smith Freehills

We are a leading global law firm with over 150 years' experience in delivering high-profile work that matters to our clients. Our advice covers all major regions of the globe, and we have a network of offices across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and North America.

The Opportunity

Our Sydney Corporate Funds M&A practice group is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our team on a full-time basis. As a trusted member of the team, you will play a pivotal role in providing support to leading Partner and a team of senior lawyers.

Your Day-to-Day
  • You will be responsible for monthly billing, including debtor control, and coaching and mentoring the team's Administrative Assistant.
  • You will manage travel arrangements and assist with document preparation, including drafting and editing.
  • You will be involved in high volume matter management, including file opening and closing, and liaising with clients and internal stakeholders by phone, email, and in-person.
About You

To be successful in this role, you will have 5+ years' legal or professional services secretarial experience and possess the following skills:

  • Ability to anticipate Partner requirements
  • Extensive inbox and calendar management experience
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities
  • Ability to operate with minimal instructions
  • Confidence in decision making
  • Previous billing experience (Experience with Aderant Expert) advantageous
  • Strong understanding of Microsoft Office
  • Ability to think on your feet and adapt to a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
What We Offer

We provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.

We value your wellbeing, both at home and work, and place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you'll have it, and we'll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, ranging from AU$90,000 to AU$120,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits such as 26 weeks paid parental leave, holistic wellbeing fund, and home office allowance.



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