Careers

The Opportunity:

We currently have an opportunity available for a Team Executive to join our Canberra office on full time (Monday - Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm) permanent basis.

Joining as the Team Executive you will liaise closely with legal staff and Practice Executives as well as other functions within the firm to provide proactive and effective general administrative assistance.

Some of your main responsibilities will be;

• Ad hoc administration tasks such as printing, scanning, filling
• Management of travel
• Management of expenses
• Provide additional support to monitor any incoming tasks
• Assist with team mentoring and training of new Operations staff members
• Assist Practice Executives with document amendments and management, including powerpoints and pitches, amending and finalising of client invoices and associated monthly client reporting

Development within the role will be supported by the Team Leader and Operations Manager.

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

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong organisational skills and ability to plan and prioritise effectively.
• Demonstrates initiative and strong client focus.
• Resilience, with the ability to thrive and effectively work with continuous change, challenging stakeholders and tight deadlines.
• Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to adjust priorities or working hours when necessary.
• Keen to learn new skills and develop or improve skills sets.

Security Clearance:

The successful candidate must be able to obtain and/or maintain a security clearance at Baseline Vetting Level. You must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information. You must be an Australian citizen and have lived in Australia, or have a checkable background, for at least the preceding five years for Baseline Vetting clearances. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website.

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.