Careers

About Ashurst:

Ashurst is a leading progressive global law firm with a rich history spanning more than 200 years. We are proud of our history and are future-focused, having expanded into new technologies through our NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance, and our consulting arm. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing excellent standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law. To find out more please visit www.ashurst.com

The Opportunity:

We currently have a permanent opportunity available for an Administrative Assistant (Team Assistant) to join our Sydney office.

Our Administrative Assistants (Team Assistants) work closely with legal staff and Practice Executives to provide proactive and effective general administrative assistance.

As an Administrative Assistant (Team Assistant) with Ashurst, some of your main responsibilities will be;

• creating and amending documents (eg. PowerPoint presentations, pitches, comparisons);
• arranging meetings, conferences or video calls (eg. booking meeting rooms and coordinating services requested by legal staff);
• data entry for record keeping and updating client databases;
• processing and submitting expense claims and other administrative tasks (eg. engagement letters, membership, learning records, business cards, labels);
• printing, scanning, copying and matter opening; and
• assisting Practice Executives with creating, amending and finalising of client invoices and associated monthly client reporting.

This is a fantastic opportunity if you have a keen interest in developing your legal administrative career and are looking to expand your current administrative skill set within the legal industry. You will be provided full training and our Team Leaders will support you in developing and growing your career as part of our legal support operations team.

More information can be found in the job description attached to the role on our careers site.

About You:

To be successful in the role you will have;

• strong organisational skills and ability to plan and prioritise effectively;
• resilience, with the ability to thrive and effectively work with continuous change, challenging stakeholders and tight deadlines;
• methodical approach, with high levels of attention to detail;
• demonstrate flexibility and willingness to adjust priorities or working hours when necessary;
• excellent level of technical ability in Microsoft programs, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel; and
• willingness to learn new skills and develop or improve skill sets.

What makes Ashurst a great place to work?

We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:

• competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance;
• flexible working;
• complimentary gym memberships;
• corporate health plans;
• a global professional development offering for all employees; and
• an industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme, with a strong emphasis on working with First Nations people through our pro bono practice.

We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.

Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.

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