**The Opportunity**
We are currently recruiting a Team Executive (Legal Secretary) to join our Melbourne office on an initial 12 month contract basis.
This role would suit someone who has a keen interest in progressing their administrative skills to become a Practice Executive (Senior Secretary/EA) in the future.
As a Team Executive, you are responsible for providing proactive and effective general secretarial and administration assistance to our Lawyers & Practice Executives across a diverse range of tasks.
In this role you will closely with the Team Assistant/Practice Executive Team Lead to ensure the smooth day to day running of, and provide additional support to, the Team Assistants. You will monitor requests that come through and act as a first point of escalation within the team.
Development within the Team Executive role will be supported by the Team Leader and Operations Manager.
A full job description including a breakdown of responsibilities can be found below or attached at the bottom of our advertisement on our careers page: /en/careers
**About You**
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate the following:
- Prior experience in a law firm environment.
- "Can do" and proactive approach, including accepting tasks outside the general scope of duties.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to plan and prioritise effectively.
- Demonstrates initiative and strong client focus.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Behaves in a professional manner, and is personable and approachable at all times.
**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;
- 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.
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