Public Sector Practice Administrator — Legal Support

Clayton Utz; Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton Utz in Canberra is seeking a proactive Practice Administrator (PA) to support three Public Sector partners and their legal teams. The role focuses on managing correspondence, filing, diary management, travel, billing and general admin in a collaborative, tech-savvy team.

The Public Sector group is a nationally recognised practice; you will work closely with partners to ensure efficient operation and exceptional client service within a flexible, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Broad PA/EA/legal secretarial experience in professional services is preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail is essential.
• Strong document production skills including version control.
• Advanced skills in Word and Outlook; familiarity with document management tools helps.
• Proactive mindset and ability to jump in and contribute to the team.
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Team player with flexible and adaptable approach.
• Ability to anticipate Partner requirements to save time.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and preparing correspondence / documentation
• Managing all incoming correspondence and producing correspondence proactively
• File management including matter opening/closing and archiving
• Managing telephones, diaries and voicemail for team members
• Organising meetings and travel, and re-arranging as needed
• Manipulation of complex documents
• General accounts, reporting and monthly billing
• Managing client specific billing requirements
• Providing general administrative support to the team

Skills

PA/EA experience

Attention to detail

Document production

Word & Outlook

Tools

iManage

Aderant

Job description

Clayton Utz in Canberra is seeking a proactive Practice Administrator (PA) to support three Public Sector partners and their legal teams. The role focuses on managing correspondence, filing, diary management, travel, billing and general admin in a collaborative, tech-savvy team.

The Public Sector group is a nationally recognised practice; you will work closely with partners to ensure efficient operation and exceptional client service within a flexible, inclusive environment.