Careers

The Opportunity:

We have an opportunity for a Practice Executive (Legal Secretary/Executive Assistant) to join our Operations team in Melbourne on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract basis.

Some key areas of responsibility will include (not limited to):

• practice and client management including general administration and data entry
• monthly billing/invoicing requirements
• business Development/Marketing including event management
• monitoring and managing inboxes for Partners
• diary and travel management

Our Practice Executives play a pivotal role within the firm, ensuring that support services to legal staff are delivered appropriately and within a timely manner. You will work closely with our dedicated hub of Team Assistants to complete any administrative based tasks.

A full job description including a breakdown of responsibilities can be either found below or attached at the bottom of the advertisement on our Ashurst careers page: www.ashurst.com/en/careers.

About You:

Professional skills and competencies you will present include:

• Prior experience as a Legal Secretary, Senior Administrator and/or Executive Assistant.
• high degree of initiative, pro-activity and problem solving skills, with a willingness to take ownership for the completion of tasks/projects and deliver innovative solutions to improve systems or work practices.
• excellent relationship building and organisational skills.
• strong written communication skills and keen attention to detail, with the ability to draft correspondence and presentations.
• ability to pick up new systems with ease, with intermediate to advanced level technical skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

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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