Personal Assistant

1 week ago


Canberra n Capital Territory, Australia HWLE Lawyers Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Broaden your experience with one of the largest and fastest growing legal partnerships in Australia
  • Flexible 4:1 work arrangements
  • Generous leave policies including purchased, parental and performance reward leave

About us

HWL Ebsworth is not your typical law firm. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia shows that in our case, the differences are real. We deliver first class legal advice to our government and commercial clients in every State and Territory across Australia. Firm wide, we have over 270 Partners and 1700 people.

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Personal Assistant to join our Commonwealth Government team in our Canberra office. This role will support our Litigation Practice, led by Stephen Coyle, and offers a unique chance to elevate your career while contributing to a dynamic and growing practice. You'll be busy with:

  • assisting Partners and other allocated legal staff;
  • matter management;
  • preparation of correspondence and court documents;
  • monthly billing using our file management system, Aderant; and
  • diary management, liaising with clients and other general administration.

To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have

  • experience in assisting in managing a high volume practice;
  • experience supporting a Partner or executive;
  • excellent grammar, spelling and attention to detail;
  • strong time management and organisation skills; and
  • experience using Aderant and iManage (or similar) is highly desirable but not essential.

What we offer

  • Unrivalled career pathways:
    Our unique meritocracy model proudly offers our staff career development, promoting talent based solely on merit. Our size, range of experience and competitive pricing model will provide you with everything you need to succeed. Unlike our competitors, our Solicitor to Partner ratio enables greater mentoring and client engagement. Our 180 day career forecasting sessions provide the platform to fast-track your progression.
  • Work-Life Balance:
    We offer flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance.
  • Location:
    Our cutting-edge office is conveniently located in the heart of the Adelaide CBD amidst a fast-pace, high-networking legal community. Enjoy working in a state-of-the-art office environment with access to modern end of trip facilities.
  • Culture
    : Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture.
  • Prestige:
    Join a firm consistently ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market, where your work is recognised nationally.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter via the
'Apply'
link. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia to apply. HWL Ebsworth also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

HWL Ebsworth strives to create an inclusive environment where our people want and feel comfortable to bring their entire selves to work. Varied perspectives contribute to our collective success so whatever your background, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. If you have reasonable accessibility requirements that will enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process, please reach out to Anthony Gosti - for a confidential discussion.



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