**The Opportunity**
We are currently looking to recruit a Team Assistant (Administrator) to join our Melbourne office on a permanent basis.
This role would suit someone with prior administration experience seeking the opportunity to progress into a Practice Executive (Executive Assistant/Legal Secretary) role in the future.
Joining as a Team Assistant you'll be responsible for providing proactive and effective general administration assistance across a diverse range of tasks within the Melbourne office. You will work closely with Practice Executives (Legal Secretaries), Lawyers & Senior Associates to provide day-to-day administrative support.
Development within the Team Assistant role will be supported by the Team Leader and Operations Manager.
A full job description including a breakdown of responsibilities can be found either below or attached at the bottom of the advertisement on our careers page:/en/careers
**About You**
In this role you will demonstrate the following skills and experience:
- Previous administration experience.
- "Can do" and proactive approach.
- Strong organisational skills and high level of attention to detail.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Behave in a professional manner, whilst presenting as pleasant and approachable at all times.
- Ability to learn new systems and experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, 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;
- 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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