Expression of Interest - Practice Executive (Legal Secretary/EA)
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Description
Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a determination to go beyond the ordinary by outpacing change. We have a community of 4,800+ people across over 30 offices worldwide 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?
* Flexible work options
* Health and wellbeing benefits, gym membership and corporate health plans
* Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including tailored professional development for all employees, coaching, mentoring and study support for further education
* Market leading parental leave of 26 weeks paid leave irrespective of gender
* Strong commitment to social impact, demonstrated by extensive volunteering and pro‑bono opportunities, as well as award‑winning social inclusion and mobility programs
* Commitment to reaching net‑zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
The Opportunity
We invite experienced Legal Secretaries to register their interest for future opportunities within Ashurst's Legal Operations team. Our Practice Executives (Secretary/Executive Assistants) provide high‑level secretarial and business support to the Partners of our Melbourne office.
Some key areas of responsibility include (not limited to):
* Practice and client management including general administration and data entry
* Business Development/Marketing including event management
* Monthly billing/invoicing requirements
* Monitoring and managing inboxes for Partners
* Diary and travel management
The Practice Executives play a pivotal role within the firm, ensuring that support services to legal staff are delivered appropriately and within a timely manner. You will also work closely with our dedicated hub of Team Assistants and Team Executives who will assist with administrative‑based tasks.
Requirements
* Experience as a Legal Secretary
* High level of attention to detail
* High degree of initiative, pro‑activity and problem‑solving skills, with a willingness to take ownership for the completion of tasks/projects and deliver innovative solutions to improve systems or work practices
* Excellent relationship‑building and organisational skills
* Strong written communication skills and keen attention to detail, with the ability to draft correspondence and presentations
* Ability to pick up new systems with ease, and intermediate to advanced technical skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, please contact: globalresourcing@ashurst.com for a confidential conversation.
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