Personal Assistant / Administration Assistant - Corporate & Commercial - Darwin

Hwl Ebsworth; Darwin; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing law firm in Darwin is seeking a Personal Assistant/Administration Assistant to support partners and legal staff. This role involves various administrative tasks, including court filings, correspondence preparation, and client management. Ideal candidates will have administrative support experience, excellent attention to detail, and be in their final years of law studies. The firm offers great career pathways, a friendly culture, and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Generous leave policies

Career development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Friendly work culture

Qualifications

• Experience with administrative support to partners/executives in professional services.
• Full-time availability preferred; considering part-time law student applicants.
• Excellent attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting partners and other legal staff.
• Managing court filing systems.
• Preparing correspondence, contracts and documents.
• Diary management and client liaison.
• Handling file opening and other administration tasks.

Skills

Administrative support

Attention to detail

Education

2 years remaining in law studies

Tools

Aderant

Job description

About us

HWLE 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.

• Broaden your experience with a rapidly growing Corporate & Commercial practice group
• A true meritocracy model - be promoted by your contribution and not held back by outdated structures
• Generous leave policies including purchased, parental and performance reward leave

The opportunity

We are looking for a Personal Assistant / Administration Assistant to join HWLE's Darwin office. We have a friendly team culture, and our administrative support team is at the core of our success. In this role, you might be busy with:

• Assisting partners and other legal staff
• Using various court filing systems
• Reporting and monthly billing using our file management system, Aderant
• Preparation of correspondence, contracts and other documents
• Diary management, liaising with clients, file opening and other administration tasks

Qualifications

• Experience with administrative support to partners / executives within professional services
• Among law student applicants, a minimum of 2 years left in your studies (full-time availability is preferred but we are also considering job share among part-time students)
• Excellent attention to detail

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.
• Culture: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down‑to‑earth culture.
• Impact: Join a firm consistently ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market, where your work is recognised nationally.
• Location: Our cutting‑edge office is conveniently located in the heart of Darwin's CBD

How to apply

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

HWLE 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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