Team Executive - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Perkins; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Gym membership

Discounted health plans

Parental leave

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie in Sydney is seeking a Team Executive for a 12-month fixed term contract to provide proactive administration support to Lawyers, Senior Associates and Practice Executives.

You will handle invoices, monthly reporting, document creation, expense claims and other tasks as needed, working closely with practice teams. The role requires strong organisation, initiative, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional firm.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to handle extra duties.
• Strong client focus and initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Support Practice Executives and understand team needs.
• Be the first escalation point for Team Assistants.
• Assist with client invoices and monthly reporting.
• Create and amend documents, PowerPoint decks, pitches, CVs.
• Process and submit expense claims.

Skills

Organisation

Prioritisation

Proactive mindset

Client focus

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title Team Executive - 12 month Fixed Term Contract Location Sydney Description

At Ashurst Perkins Coie, we're helping shape the future economy. With a global team of more than 3,500 legal professionals across 52 offices, we partner with leading organisations to solve complex challenges across a diverse range of industries, with a distinct strength in technology, energy & infrastructure, and financial services. Our people work on market-leading matters that drive innovation, growth, and transformation around the world. For Ashurst Perkins Coie, innovation is our tradition.

What makes Ashurst Perkins Coie a great place to work?

• Health and wellbeing benefits, gym membership, and discounted corporate health plans.
• Family & caring - 26 weeks paid parental leave.

The Opportunity:

We have an opportunity available for a Team Executive to join our Sydney office on a 12 month fixed term contract basis.

As a Team Executive, you are responsible for providing proactive and effective general administration assistance to our Lawyers, Senior Associates and Practice Executives across a diverse range of tasks.

Some of your main responsibilities will be:

• Working closely with Practice Executives to gain an understanding of the Practice Executive role and the individual practice team and how they work.
• First point of escalation for Team Assistants.
• Assist Practice Executives with creating, amending and finalising of client invoices and monthly reporting.
• Create and amend documents including, PowerPoint presentations, pitches and CVs.
• Processing and submitting expense claims.

A full job description including a breakdown of responsibilities can be found attached to the role on our careers page: ashurstperkinscoie.com/en/careers

We are interested in hearing from people who have:

• Relevant experience within a professional firm.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to plan and prioritise effectively.
• "Can do" and proactive approach, including accepting tasks outside the general scope of duties.
• Strong client focus and demonstrate initiative.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

We value diverse perspectives at Ashurst Perkins Coie, so even if you don't feel you meet all of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply.

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, please contact: [e-mail] for a confidential conversation.