Legal Secretary

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Ashurst Australia Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a determination to go beyond the ordinary by outpacing change. We have a community of 4800+ people across over 30 offices globally and are a trusted adviser to top corporates, financial institutions and governments. What sets us apart is our ambition for our people and our clients.

What makes Ashurst a great place to work?

  • Health and wellbeing benefits, gym membership and corporate health plans
  • Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including tailored professional development for all employees, coaching, mentoring and study support for further education
  • Market leading parental leave of 26 weeks paid leave irrespective of gender
  • We have a strong commitment to social impact, demonstrated by our extensive volunteering and pro-bono opportunities, as well as our award-winning social inclusion and mobility programs
  • We are committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a Team Executive (Legal Secretary) to join our Melbourne office on a full time, permanent basis.

Our Team Executives and Team Assistants are responsible for providing proactive and effective general administration assistance to our Lawyers & Practice Executives across a diverse range of tasks.

As the Team Executive, you will work closely with the hub/Practice Executive team lead and Operations Manager to ensure the smooth day to day running of the hub, you will also provide mentorship support to the Team Assistants.

A full job description, including a breakdown of responsibilities, can be found either below or attached to the bottom of our advertisement on our careers page:

We are interested in hearing from people who have:

  • Prior legal secretarial or strong administrative experience within a corporate or professional services environment.
  • "Can do" and proactive approach, including accepting tasks outside the general scope of duties.
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to plan and prioritise effectively.
  • Demonstrates initiative and strong client focus.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Behaves in a professional manner, and is personable and approachable at all times.

We value diverse perspectives at Ashurst, so even if you don't feel you meet all of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply.

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, please contact: for a confidential conversation.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Ashurst. We prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

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