Administrative Assistant, Disputes

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holistic wellbeing fund

Home office allowance

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking an Administrative Assistant for their Melbourne office. This full-time entry-level role involves administrative support in their Disputes practice. Responsibilities include managing deadlines, assisting with invoicing, and supporting business development initiatives. Ideal candidates will have prior administrative experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Opportunities for personal growth and collaboration are emphasized in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional setting with administrative tasks.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, accurate work while managing deadlines.
• Assist with matter management and invoicing.
• Support business development activities and client events.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Join to apply for the Administrative Assistant, Disputes role at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer.

We are seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant to join the Melbourne office on a 12-month maximum term contract.

As part of our market leading Disputes practice, this role will suit a confident individual who mirrors the driven, and energetic stakeholders they support. You will work closely with various Legal Assistants and be supported to learn and develop within a global, top-tier legal environment.

Working hours are Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:15 pm.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high quality, accurate work whilst managing deadlines, responding to change and the competing priorities of all work
• Assisting the support team with matter management, time recording and monthly invoicing
• Supporting the team in business development activities, including assistance with organising and managing client and team events
• Scanning, printing, or photocopying relevant documents as and when required by the relevant practice group support colleague or Lawyer
• Providing ad-hoc support to the practice group such as dealing with incoming mail, expense management, booking meeting rooms, amending documents and any other administrative duties

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional setting, ideally with quality exposure to administration tasks
• Sound knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• A can-do-attitude and passion for working collaboratively
• Strong time management and organisational skills with proven ability to prioritise your time across several busy tasks
• Good written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders

We are not currently considering university students for this role.

What you can expect from us

• We\'re a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.
• We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.
• 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 holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance
• Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia\'s market leading law firm.

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance.

This is a key part of our Values-Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services