Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a determination to go beyond the ordinary by outpacing change. We have a community of 4800+ people across over 30 offices globally and are a trusted adviser to top corporates, financial institutions and governments. What sets us apart is our ambition for our people and our clients.
**What makes Ashurst a great place to work?**
- Market leading parental leave of 26 weeks paid leave irrespective of gender
- Health and wellbeing benefits, gym membership and corporate health plans
- Genuine opportunities to grow your career through secondments or global opportunities
- Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including tailored professional development for all employees, coaching, mentoring and study support for further education
- We have a strong commitment to social impact, demonstrated by our extensive volunteering and pro-bono opportunities, as well as our award-winning social inclusion and mobility programs
- We are committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
**The Opportunity**
We currently have an opportunity available for a Junior Legal Secretary to join our team in Sydney on a full-time, permanent basis.
Joining as the Junior Legal Secretary, you will work closely with our Practice Executives to assist with practice management and Partner workflow, as well as our legal staff and other functions within the firm, to provide proactive and effective general administrative assistance across a diverse range of tasks.
Development within the role will be supported by the Hub/PE Team Lead and Operations Manager.
- Please note, this role is internally referred to as Team Executive._
**We are interested in hearing from people who have**:
- Relevant experience within a professional firm
- Strong organisational skills and ability to plan and prioritise effectively
- A "can do" and proactive approach, including accepting tasks outside the general scope of duties
- A methodical approach, with high levels of attention to detail
- Resilience, with the ability to thrive and effectively work with continuous change, challenging stakeholders and tight deadlines
We value diverse perspectives at Ashurst, so even if you don't feel you meet all of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply.
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