Legal Assistant - Finance & Restructuring

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Melbourne

5 days ago

Melbourne

5 days ago

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Legal Assistant - Finance & Restructuring

This role is for a Legal Assistant in the Finance & Restructuring team at a leading international law firm in Melbourne. The position involves supporting Partner Amy Repse and senior lawyers with scheduling, travel, document management, and client relations. Candidates should have professional services experience, strong organizational skills, and an innovative mindset.

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Hybrid

Full-time

Mid Level

Microsoft Office

IManage

Salary

Not specified

Work Location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, AU

Work Model

On-site with work from home 1-2 days per week

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Associate

Core Qualifications

Soft Skills

time managementproactivecalm under pressureinnovative mindsetmentoringclient-facing

Tools (Must-have)

Microsoft OfficeiManage

Key Responsibilities

•Schedule and coordinate meetings, prepare agendas 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, pitches and client events.
•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 AssistantFinance & RestructuringProfessional ServicesMelbourneOn-siteHybridOrganisational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeiManageMentoring

Key Responsibilities

•Schedule and coordinate meetings, prepare agendas 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, pitches and client events.

•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.