Legal Secretary

6 days ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Herbert Smith Freehills Full time

Due to an internal promotion, we're seeking a highly organised and experienced Legal Assistant (Legal Secretary) to join our industry leading Competition, Regulation and Trade (CRT) practice group in Melbourne on a full-time basis.

As a Legal Assistant in our CRT team, you will play an integral role providing exceptional assistance to three partners and team of senior lawyers.

Your day-to-day will involve:

- Managing billing processes for your direct team including clients with specific and more complex billing and administration requirements
- Assisting with meeting and event preparation
- Managing Partners' internal and external appointments with appropriate meeting lead times including travel and diary management
- Coaching and mentoring team Administrative Assistants
- Assisting with the team's business development needs
- Coordinating and managing a broad variety of responsibilities and deliverables

**Skills & experience**:
You will also have:

- A minimum of 3 years' experience as a Legal Assistant
- Previous billing experience is essential
- Experience supporting 1 or more Partners in a busy practice group
- Ability to anticipate Partner requirements to reduce administrative time
- Previous matter management experience
- Strong time management and organisational skills
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- A demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.

**What we offer**:
We 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.

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.

**Applications**:
We are not open to considering law students for this opportunity.
- This vacancy is being managed directly by the Herbert Smith Freehills Recruitment team. Should we need assistance we will contact our preferred agencies._

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