Norton Rose Fulbright Careers

Job Description

Practice Assistant - Technology

Job Location

Sydney

Practice Group/Department

Technology Media & Telco

Role

Practice Support

Job Title

Practice Assistant - Technology

Work Type

Full Time

Description

Practice Assistant - Technology

About us

Norton Rose Fulbright is a global legal practice. We provide the world's pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 4,000 lawyers based in over 50 cities across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.

The role

We are currently looking for an experienced Practice Assistant to join our Technology practice, based in Sydney. Recognised as one of Australia's market leading practices our team of technology and innovation lawyers advise governments and some of the world's leading corporations on the legal, regulatory and commercial issues raised by the use of technology throughout the economy. In this role you will be supporting two of our partners, Nick Abrahams (Global Co-leader, Digital Transformation Practice) and Peter Mulligan (Partner), as well as a team of lawyers. The team understands the importance of being able to work flexibly when needed, they are happy to consider flexible work arrangements with the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Diary management, travel booking and event coordination
• Billing and expense coordination
• File management including opening and closing files, electronic and physical filing and scanning, management of correspondence
• Client relationship management and administration tasks; working with our Business Development team assisting with client material preparation
• Prepare and amend routine and non-routine documents, correspondence, and presentations
• Any ad hoc duties as required

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar position either in a Personal Assistant or Legal Assistant capacity
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Experienced managing complex diaries and organising travel
• Able to work autonomously and draft basic correspondence and documents
• Previous experience in monthly billing using relevant financial software preferable
• Tech savvy with a good understanding of Microsoft Office
• Able and willing to use initiative to contribute to overall success of team

Our Legal support professionals are highly valued at Norton Rose Fulbright and are integral to the overall success of the firm.

Norton Rose Fulbright values diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment where all employees can bring their whole selves to work. We embrace the opportunity to contribute to the communities in which we work which underpins our strong Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program. We provide a range of opportunities in which our people can make a difference to their local and global communities including through pro bono legal work, charitable giving, volunteering and support for the environment.

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 Scott baker, Talent Engagement Advisor on (02) 9330 8578.

If you are trans or gender diverse and would like a confidential discussion before applying, please contact Yvette Borradale (03) 8686 6003 or Scott Baker (02) 9330 8578.

Note to recruitment agencies

Please note that we are not accepting applications submitted by recruitment agencies for this position. We cannot accept unsolicited resumes or be responsible for fees related to unsolicited candidates.

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