Senior Legal Secretary

at  Empire Careers

SYDNEY CBD | FULL-TIME | INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRM

Incredible opportunity to join a leading top tier international law firm and provide high level support within the Competition team. Our client is seeking a full-time proactive and driven Practice Assistant to join their diverse and inclusive firm which offers excellent benefits and development opportunities.

THE ROLE:

In this role you will take a proactive approach to providing high level administrative support to three partners and the wider Sydney Competition law team. This role works alongside a part-time Practice Assistant whilst collaborating with the wider national Practice Assistants in the firm’s Competition law teams and will be responsible for duties such as:

• Liaising with and providing high level services to a range of stakeholders
• Managing all facets of the billing process throughout the month
• Updating the firms CRM
• Drafting, amending and formatting correspondence and documents
• Maintaining electronic and paper files and updating client details
• Diary, meeting and travel management
• Reconciliation and expense management
• Opening, closing and archiving of files
• General administrative duties and ad hoc tasks as required

To be successful in this role, you will have a minimum of 2 years of experience within a similar role in a legal environment. Sound knowledge of billing processes is essential and prior experience using Elite is highly desirable. You will also be able to demonstrate the skills and qualities:

• Strong IT proficiency and working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite
• Ability to problem solve and take initiative where appropriate
• Proven time management and organisational skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage and adapt to competing priorities
• Professional and clear communication and well-developed interpersonal skill