Job no: 7PT49
Category: Operations / HQ
About Us
HPX Group and Hamilton Locke, Australia's fastest growing law firm, is evolving the traditional approach to corporate and commercial legal services. We are constantly removing the layers of bureaucracy, reacting quickly to change, providing exceptional service, and finding creative solutions to deliver smart advice.
We have offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Newcastle and Auckland, with our clients located across Australia, New Zealand and Internationally.
We have built a people-centric business from day one, bringing together top talent from across the globe. We are driven by maximising the 'people experience' - PX and creating a vibrant culture. We believe a strong PX drives the best possible 'client experience' - CX and therefore we strive to create a work environment focused on learning, teamwork and collaboration, underpinned by a values-based leadership model.
The Role
We are looking for a Practice Assistant who is highly organised and dependable to join our rapidly growing business. We are a diverse group, and are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, hard‐working and has a positive attitude.
Working full-time in our Melbourne office, this role allows you to utilise your robust interpersonal and communication abilities, excellent administration and organisational skills, and to play an integral part of the office growth and overall group.
We're in search of someone who will embrace a variety of responsibilities that may come their way.
You will be supporting several Partners and fee earners, and your duties will include
* Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support.
* Diary management and extensive travel arrangements.
* Prepare and organise legal documents, including correspondence, briefs and trial materials.
* Hard copy and e‐filing.
* Client liaison and communication.
* Billing and expense management.
* Time entries.
* Generating reports.
* Maintain client and matter records and databases.
* Ad hoc administrative duties including printing, scanning and photocopying.
We're looking for someone
* With 1+ years administrative legal assistance experience.
* With strong attention to detail and the ability to efficiently manage multiple stakeholders and priorities.
* Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite, billing and document management system skills.
* Who is an effective communicator and excellent organisational abilities.
* Who is confident and self‐motivated.
* A proficient problem solver, adept at identifying and resolving challenges.
* A commitment to providing a high level of administrative support to the team.
* Collaborative, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
What's in it for you
* Opportunity for learning and development and internal career progression.
* Be mentored in a supportive environment, with access to quality work and professional development opportunities.
* A fun, collaborative and high‐performing team environment with regular social events, training days and team retreats.
* A competitive remuneration package, including equity pursuant to the Group's ESS.
* An extra week's leave, as part of our employee personal development program.
* Full‐day birthday leave.
Accessibility & Inclusion
At Hamilton Locke and HPX Group, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, and family and caring arrangements.
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