Legal Practice Operations Executive

allens; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Allens in Sydney seeks a Team Executive to join the Practice Support team, supporting Partners and senior legal operatives. The role focuses on the financial aspects of the Partners' practice, including client reporting, billing, and matter cost tracking, requiring precision and initiative.

You'll collaborate with Practice Executives and colleagues to deliver high-quality service to internal and external stakeholders, with hybrid working of 60% in the office and flexibility where needed to meet

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, ideally within a law firm.
• Strong written communication and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to adapt to change.
• Initiative, proactivity and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage upwards and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Practice Executives to gain a comprehensive understanding of their roles and establish a mentor/mentee relationship.
• Assist Practice Executives with administrative duties associated with the financials of a matter including but not limited to, billing, e-billing, tracking of non-dispatched bills, missing timesheets, cost estimates, reporting, closure and archiving of matters.
• Work collaboratively with members within and outside of the Practice Support team to ensure a high quality of work and standards of services are delivered to all internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide support during Practice Executives annual and sick leave.
• Support Practice Executives with organising firm events including, corporate tables, business and industry events, client events, and staff events.
• Assist Practice Executives by managing administrative client requirements and duties throughout the life cycle of a matter, ensuring consistent client service delivery across matter teams.
• Provide guidance to others and be a source of information on drafting, producing documents and practice management process and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Job description

Allens in Sydney seeks a Team Executive to join the Practice Support team, supporting Partners and senior legal operatives. The role focuses on the financial aspects of the Partners' practice, including client reporting, billing, and matter cost tracking, requiring precision and initiative.

You'll collaborate with Practice Executives and colleagues to deliver high-quality service to internal and external stakeholders, with hybrid working of 60% in the office and flexibility where needed to meet