Legal Assistant, Digital
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
Melbourne
2 days ago
Legal Assistant, Digital
A Legal Assistant is needed to support Partner Emily Coghlan and the Digital Legal Delivery team in Melbourne. The role involves scheduling, travel, document management, billing, and client relations in a hybrid work environment. Candidates should have legal support experience and an innovative mindset.
Hybrid
Full-time
Entry Level
Microsoft Office
IManage
Salary
Not specified
Core Qualifications
Technical (Must-have)
Microsoft OfficeiManageAI
Soft Skills
time managementpositive attitudeproactivecalm under pressureinnovative mindsetteam collaborationmentoring
Tools (Must-have)
Microsoft OfficeiManage
Key Responsibilities
- Schedule and coordinate meetings and manage changes proactively.
- Organise domestic and international travel and reconcile expenses promptly.
- Draft, format and manage legal documents using Microsoft Office and iManage.
- Open, maintain and close matters, ensuring accurate time entries and billing.
- Act as the first point of contact for client queries and support strong client relationships.
- Assist with business development initiatives and client events.
- Coordinate team social events and activities to support team engagement and culture.
- Collaborate with Legal Assistants across practice groups on joint matters.
- Mentor and guide Administrative Assistants to support team efficiency.
- Champion technology and AI adoption to improve processes and stay innovative.
- Maintain compliance with firm policies, including file management and risk protocols.
Legal AssistantDigitalMelbourneHybridFull-timeLegal ServicesLegal SupportMicrosoft OfficeiManageAI