DescriptionGlobal law firm Clyde & Co is currently inviting applications for an experienced Legal Secretary/ Executive Assistant to provide a range of executive, secretarial and administrative support to a Partner and team of Lawyers in our Perth office.About The RoleYou will use your strong legal support background, forward thinking approach and initiative as you take on responsibility for the following:Executive level one on one support for a PartnerSuperior time management to complete tasks efficientlyInbox and email management, high volume distribution of correspondence with great attention to detailDiary management, including organising internal and external client meetings and arranging flights and accommodationAct as the Partner's point of contact, analyse and assess requests in order to prioritise matters to facilitate the optimal use of the Partner's timePrepare, coordinate and review high level communication including correspondence and advicesManage competing priorities and provide consistently high levels of support, given heavy workloads, short deadlines, and the need to maintain confidentiality and act with discretionMonthly billing, including ensuring that client SLA's and specific billing requirements are followedAttending to client and matter queries, including managing the process of opening new clients and matters, through to closure of a matterCapturing and recording fee earner business development activities and liaising with clientsAbility to develop excellent working relationships with external/internal clientsAll other ad hoc duties as required.In addition to Partner reporting lines, this role reports to the National Legal Support Manager. As a core member of the Legal Support Team you will work closely with other secretaries supporting them and vice versa.About YouMinimum 3 years' legal admin or professional services experienceProficiency across all Microsoft Office applicationsSuperior attention to detailHigh level of professionalism and service excellence with clear and concise communicationFlexibility to work autonomously and as part of a team environmentExperience with Elite 3E and iManage will be highly regardedA positive attitude to work, and an adaptable and collaborative approach.About Clyde & CoWhen you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 490 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering, and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets. For more information, please visit www.clydeco.comWe offer a range of tailored benefits and support, including discounted private health insurance, first class family leave offering, and wellbeing initiatives.Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our core values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.How To ApplyPlease take a moment to read our privacy notice carefully. This describes what personal information Clyde & Co (we) may hold about you, what it's used for, how it's obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject.Clyde's internal recruitment team and hiring managers like working with future employees directly and we are only accepting submissions from agencies who have been specifically contacted by a member of the recruitment team.This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic and progressive firm. If you are interested in this position, please submit your application including cover letter, CV/Resume.
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