Legal Assistant, Corporate

vor 1 Woche

Sydney, Österreich Herbert Smith Freehills Vollzeit

We are a leading global law firm with over 150 years' 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.

At Herbert Smith Freehills 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 role We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Sydney Corporate M&A practice group on a full-time basis, working 5 days in the office.

In this fast-paced role you will play a pivotal role in providing support to two M&A Partners and a team of senior lawyers, alongside the team's Executive Assistant.

Your day-to-day As a trusted member of the team, your day will be filled with a variety of tasks, including:
Monthly billing including debtor control.
Matter management, including file opening and closing.
Proactive diary management.
Managing travel arrangements.
Coaching and mentoring the team's Administrative Assistant.
Assisting with document preparation, including drafting and editing.
Liaising with clients and internal stakeholders by phone, email, and in-person.
About you To be successful in this role you will have 2+ years' legal or professional services secretarial experience and will possess the below:
Ability to anticipate Partner requirements.
Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.
Ability to operate with minimal instructions.
Confidence in decision making.
Ability to work with others in a team.
Previous billing experience essential (experience with Aderant Expert would be advantageous, but not essential).
Strong understanding of Microsoft Office.
Ability to think on your feet and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Please note, we are not open to considering students for this opportunity.

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.

For more benefits on offer such as our 26 weeks paid parental leave, holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance.
To view our benefits in Australia, please click here or paste the following link into your browser -
Applications We believe in connecting with talented individuals directly.
If you're interested in joining us, please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Kara Powell, Recruitment Adviser, on
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.
We're a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace and celebrate the diversity of our people.

This vacancy is being managed directly by Herbert Smith Freehills Recruitment team.
We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional assistance.
Thank you Office closure: Our offices will be closed from Tuesday, 24 December 2024 and reopen on Monday, 6 January 2025.

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