Junior Admin Assistant (3 positions)

King & Wood Mallesons; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Opportunities for career development

Job summary

A leading law firm in Sydney is looking for Junior Admin Assistants to participate in a 12-month training program. Ideal candidates are recent graduates or early in their careers with strong administrative skills. Responsibilities include providing administrative support, managing client service, and assisting with various office tasks. This role offers mentorship and opportunities for permanent positions after the training period.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic candidates needed for administrative and operational support.
• Willingness to learn and teamwork essential.
• Reliable, self-motivated individuals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support across various tasks.
• Manage billing process and assist with document amendments.
• Deliver exceptional client service to internal and external clients.

Skills

Ability to manage competing priorities

Experience with Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Effective planning and organizational skills

Clear communication skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Business administration certificate/diploma or similar

High School graduate

Job description

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Are you a recent graduate of a business administration certificate/diploma or similar, a High School graduate or early in your career and interested in a role as a Legal Assistant? We have an exciting opportunity for 3 Junior Legal Assistants to join our 12-month training program. This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in a dynamic legal environment while gaining valuable skills and experience in a top tier law firm.

Our training program provides our Junior Legal Assistants with the opportunity to shadow and learn directly from our experienced Practice Assistants. You will have the opportunity to rotate through different practice groups where you will be allocated with your own Coach and Buddy who will help you on your journey through the program. At the end of the 12 month training program, you may have the opportunity to apply for a permanent position in one of our practice teams.


About you

We are seeking enthusiastic candidates to provide administrative and operational support across a range of tasks in our Sydney office. You will bring initiative, a proactive mindset, be reliable, self-motivated and passionate about supporting a busy legal team.

You will have or be willing to learn:

• An interest in working as part of a team
  
• Ability to manage competing priorities
  
• Experience with Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  
• Ability to analyse, problem solve and apply appropriate use of judgment
  
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, choosing an appropriate style for their audience
  
• Confidence and ability to use initiative appropriately
  
• Effective planning and organisational skills
  
• Reliability

Your role

You will be part of our Practice Assistant team to provide administrative and operational assistance across a range of tasks in our Sydney office.

Our dedicated coaches and Senior Practice Assistants will provide the guidance and support you need to thrive in the team. As part of our training program, you will be involved in a variety of tasks with our Senior Practice Assistants, including:

• Deliver exceptional client service to both external and internal clients.
  
• Provide administrative support, including generating reports, managing expenses, and assisting with document amendments and management (printing, filing, archiving).
  
• Support our client relationship management software by recording business development activities and maintaining accurate contact records.
  
• Proactively manage the billing process, including entering time and preparing bills in a timely manner.
  
• Assist with client pitches and coordinate client events.
  
• Open files promptly, conduct conflict searches, and obtain necessary approvals.
  
• Support matter financials by creating and amending billing narratives and drafting/finalizing bills.

What we offer

• Comprehensive training and mentorship in a supportive environment.
  
• Opportunities to develop essential skills for a successful career in legal administration.
  
• A chance to work alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic corporate setting.

Your development

As part of the KWM team, you will have the opportunity to participate in various learning programs that develops you professionally and personally. During each rotation you will work closely with a coach who will provide on the job training and guidance to help you become the best you can be.

Your development

As part of the KWM team, you will have the opportunity to participate in various learning programs that develops you professionally and personally. During each rotation you will work closely with a coach who will provide on the job training and guidance to help you become the best you can be.

Who are we?

A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class capability.

With over 3000 lawyers in 26 global locations, we help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform.

We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

Why work with us?

We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge, driving innovative solutions for our clients and creating positive social impact.

We live by our Principles, and strive for mastery in all that we do. We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields, means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities.

As part of the KWM community you'll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals.

At KWM, we'll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.

Next Steps

Please click 'Apply Now' to apply online with your cover letter summarising why you're applying and your resume to support your experience.

If you have any questions or need any further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to [e-mail]

If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.

Diversity and Inclusion

King & Wood Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people's different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages.

If you are unsure if you meet all criteria for this role, but have a passion for delivering high quality work, developing your skills and realising your full potential, then we encourage you to apply and have a further conversation about how you could fit at KWM.

We have a range of inclusive hiring practices - if you would like to seek workplace adjustments to complete your application please contact the Recruitment contact for this role or email [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Law Practice

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