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Our Sydney Intellectual Property team has a reputation for being an
inclusive, collaborative and supportive team. We currently have an
opportunity for an experienced legal assistant to join the
Intellectual Property team and play a pivotal role in keeping the team
functioning efficiently. This role is a full time role with a view to
being office based 4 days a week with an option to work from home one
day a week . As a valued member of the team, you will support high
profile Partners and other members of the Intellectual Property team
providing high quality support working both independently and as part
of a team.
The successful candidate will be a proactive and solutions focused
individual with the willingness to embrace and adapt to change in a
positive manner, while suggesting innovative ways to add value to the
practice. The successful candidate will be resilient, technically
capable and collaborative with well-developed time management skills
with the ability to cope under the pressure of deadlines and
multitasking will be advantageous.
Previous experience as a legal secretary/assistant within a law or
professional services firm environment is essential. The key
responsibilities and requirements for this role are as follows:
Responsibilities
Extensive diary and email management
Business Development administration and client relationship
management, assisting with pitch preparation and presentations
Support and manage the smooth operation of a busy Intellectual
Property team
Overflow billing and expense coordination
Time Entry
Compilation of briefs and court documents, knowledge of online
court filing systems
Management of internal and external calls
Word processing, document and file management, and general
administration, including opening, closing and archiving files
Arranging client meetings, and general client liaison including
client reporting
Organising travel and accommodation
Ad-hoc support tasks as required by the team
Requirements
Prior experience in a similar position ideally within a litigation
or IP team
Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and accuracy
A flexible, collaborative and proactive approach, ability to
prioritise the day to day management of the team with an emphasis on
strong organisational skills
Ability to prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines
Able to work autonomously and draft basic correspondence and documents
Previous experience in monthly billing using relevant financial software
Strong Microsoft Office skills
Why Norton Rose Fulbright?
At Norton Rose Fulbright, our Practice support professionals are
highly valued and integral to the overall success of the firm. While
reporting directly to a supervising Partner/s, our Practice Assistants
also form part of a collaborative national Practice Support team which
is led by the National Head of Practice Support and local Practice
Support Coordinators. The national team are committed to continuous
improvement and connect through bi-monthly development forums and
monthly newsletters, as well as tailored learning and development
sessions to equip them with the tools they need for to establish a
meaningful and rewarding career. By investing in our legal support
professionals, we have been able to support their career advancement
within the firm, as opportunities arise.
We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia has been
recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the
Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as well as a silver
employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace
Equality Index.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates
to apply.
To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. It is
the policy of NRFA Group to provide workplace adjustments for
qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or
applicants for employment. If you need assistance or adjustments
to fully participate in the application/interview process, please
contact Yvette Borradale, Head of Talent Engagement on (03) 8686 6003.
If you are trans or gender diverse and would like a
confidential discussion before applying, please contact Yvette
Borradale, Head of Talent Engagement on (03) 8686 6003.