2 weeks ago

Legal Assistant, Corporate

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Sydney

2 weeks ago

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We are recruiting an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Corporate team in Sydney, supporting a senior Partner and their wider team in a busy, high-volume practice. This role is suited to a highly capable assistant who operates as a trusted right-hand support to senior lawyers. You will manage complex diaries, workflow and competing priorities to enable the practice to operate smoothly in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.

AI-enabledHybridFull-timeMid LevelDiary ManagementInbox Management

Legal Assistant, Corporate

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AI-enabledHybridFull-timeMid LevelDiary Management

Salary

Not specified

Work Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, AU

Work Model

Hybrid

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Experienced

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)

Diary ManagementInbox ManagementWorkflow ManagementCorrespondence ManagementDocument ProductionMatter AdministrationClient Meeting CoordinationTravel ArrangementsBilling ProcessesCost ReportingMatter Management SystemsMentoringAI Tools

Soft Skills

Organisational SkillsProactive ApproachJudgementDiscretionConfidenceService-oriented MindsetInnovative MindsetCollaboration

Key Responsibilities

•Proactive diary, inbox and workflow management, anticipating priorities and managing change
•Acting as a key coordination point across administrative matters
•Managing correspondence, document production and matter administration to a high standard
•Coordinating client meetings, calls and travel arrangements with precision
•Liaising confidently with clients, internal stakeholders and external parties
•Managing billing processes, including pre-bills, edits, finalisation and cost reporting
•Supporting the smooth running of the practice by monitoring deadlines and commitments
•Championing efficient ways of working, including the use of technology and AI tools
•Collaborating closely with Legal Assistants and Administrative Assistants across the Corporate group

Legal AssistantCorporateSydneyFull-timeHybridLegal ServicesAdministrative SupportBillingMatter ManagementAI Tools

Core Qualifications

Technical (Must-have)

Soft Skills

Organisational SkillsProactive ApproachJudgementDiscretionConfidenceService-oriented MindsetInnovative MindsetCollaboration

Key Responsibilities

•Proactive diary, inbox and workflow management, anticipating priorities and managing change

•Acting as a key coordination point across administrative matters

•Managing correspondence, document production and matter administration to a high standard

•Coordinating client meetings, calls and travel arrangements with precision

•Liaising confidently with clients, internal stakeholders and external parties

•Managing billing processes, including pre-bills, edits, finalisation and cost reporting

•Supporting the smooth running of the practice by monitoring deadlines and commitments

•Championing efficient ways of working, including the use of technology and AI tools

•Collaborating closely with Legal Assistants and Administrative Assistants across the Corporate group