Innovation Assistant
Are you a detail-oriented legal administrator or secretary with a passion for innovation and technology? We're seeking a proactive and highly organised Innovation Assistant to join a dynamic Practice Innovation and Knowledge team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to pivot into a creative and impactful role within the legal sector.
About the Role
Reporting to the Manager of Practice Innovation and Knowledge, you'll play a key role in supporting innovation initiatives across the firm. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing administrative and project support to the Australian Innovation Committee
- Assisting with the setup and management of collaboration platforms such as HighQ and SharePoint
- Supporting knowledge management and process mapping to identify business improvement opportunities
- Assisting with prototyping legal tech applications and business software
- Contributing to design thinking workshops, sprints, and hackathons
About You
You'll thrive in this role if you bring:
- Strong communication and project coordination skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
- High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders
- Experience with HighQ, SharePoint coding, or generative AI applications (desirable but not essential)
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, is calm under pressure, and is motivated to explore alternative career paths in the legal industry.
What's on Offer
The firm is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace. Benefits include:
- 26 weeks paid parental leave
- Flexible working arrangements
- Active social club and sporting teams
- Pro bono and community engagement programs
- Purchased annual leave options
- Salary continuance insurance
Apply Now
If you're ready to bring your skills and enthusiasm to a forward-thinking legal team, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your application with a Microsoft Word-formatted CV.
For a confidential discussion, contact Isabella Collins
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Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, and Frog Recruitment are an award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.
Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.