Professional Career Opportunities in Legal Support
1 month ago
Herbert Smith Freehills is a leading global law firm with over 150 years of experience in delivering high-profile work that matters to our clients. We advise many of the largest and most ambitious organisations across all major regions of the globe.
We recognise that the success of our business and our clients relies on the skills, knowledge, and ideas of all our people. Our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.
The RoleWe are looking for experienced Legal Assistants and Professional Services Personal Assistants and Secretaries who are looking to build a long-lasting and rewarding career within legal support. Our Legal Assistants are an integral part of our firm, assisting in the smooth running of our practice groups and ensuring our lawyers perform at the highest level.
This role will 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.
You will work full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, with a competitive salary range of $65,000 - $85,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities- Planning for and delivering high-quality, accurate work while managing deadlines and competing priorities.
- Managing the billing process for your direct team including clients with specific billing requirements.
- Organising national and international travel.
- Assisting partners and lawyers with client and cost reporting requirements.
- Managing Partners internal and external appointments with appropriate meeting lead times including travel and diary management.
- Assisting with meeting preparation and the coordination of post-meeting actions.
- A minimum of 18-months experience as a legal secretary or professional services secretary.
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Teams).
- Impeccable attention to detail.
- Experience in using legal billing systems and client management programs.
- Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to think ahead.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritise competing demands from multiple stakeholders.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
We value your wellbeing, both at home and work, and we 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.
For more benefits, please refer to our comprehensive list of employee benefits, which includes 26 weeks paid parental leave, a holistic wellbeing fund, and a home office allowance.
About Working with UsAt Herbert Smith Freehills, we strive to create a working environment based on mutual trust and respect, in which you can perform at your best while maintaining sustainable balance across your life. We understand that you have commitments and personal interests outside of work, and we're committed to supporting you in achieving your goals.
We're a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace that celebrates the diversity of our people. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to First Nations, LGBTIQA+ and neurodivergent individuals, as well as individuals of all ages, cultures, genders, and abilities.
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