This service is set to disconnect automatically after {0} minutes of inactivity. Your session will end in {1} minutes. Click OK to reset the timer to {0} minutes.You have been signed out. This service is set to sign out after {0} minutes of inactivity.Job Description - Practice Assistant (250000IX)Practice AssistantThe opportunityAre you ready to make your mark as part of our Global Operations Team? Then you’ve come to the right place. At White & Case, we support you, give you responsibility, and welcome you as a valued part of our international team from day one.As a Practice Assistant, you will play an important role in providing a wide range of secretarial, administrative, and project support. You will work closely with partners, a team of lawyers, and remote assistance from our Practice Assistant team located in Manila.You will be a strong team player, actively seeking to improve working processes, anticipate needs, and take the next step. Our team collaborates and works cohesively with our local and global Practice Assistant group.At White & Case, we foster a collegial working environment where partners are friendly and accessible, and colleagues are always supportive and open to questions.Key responsibilitiesProvide general administrative support to partners and lawyers in our Financial Restructuring and Insolvency (FRI) Practice, including but not limited to, arranging meetings, booking rooms, handling calls, supporting travel-related needs, and expense reimbursements.Prepare legal documents, correspondence, and communications, etc. (may be required to liaise directly with clients when organizing meetings).Work with the Billings team in the preparation of invoices, including liaising with other business support groups.Assist in setting up new matters on New Business Intake and facilitate conflicts clearance.Work with the Business Development team regarding client connections and facilitate regular updates of the CRM database.Plan and organize workflow to meet deadlines and comply with established time constraints.Use good judgment at all times; ask follow-up questions if instructions are unclear, and communicate feedback, concerns, issues, and workarounds efficiently.The skills and attributes we are looking forExperience supporting lawyers and professional support lawyers in a law firm is preferred but not mandatory.Familiarity with MS Office, especially MS Word (including typing and formatting) and PowerPoint.Experience booking domestic and international travel.Professional telephone manner.Excellent organization and time management skills.Good judgment, asking questions, and strong communication skills.High level of integrity and diligence.Ability to build strong relationships.Ability to work independently and in a team environment.Excellent attention to detail.Flexibility to cover evenings/weekends on an ad hoc basis.What we offerWhen you join us, you’ll work directly with partners, business leaders, and inspiring colleagues across our global offices. We live by our values—to be pioneering, united, and human—and we believe you will experience them from day one. We will provide support and development opportunities to help you achieve your potential.Our compensation package reflects your caliber as a Practice Assistant, and our benefits are designed to support your changing needs and priorities across different life stages.About White & CaseWe are a global law firm with longstanding offices in key markets. Our experience, cross-border integration, and depth of local, US, and English-qualified lawyers help our clients work confidently across markets.Since arriving in Australia in 2016, our Australian practice has grown to 34 partners and over 100 lawyers across Sydney and Melbourne. Our teams serve clients across Australia, the Asia-Pacific region, and globally, handling energy, infrastructure, power (including renewable energy), mining & metals sectors, and high-profile M&A transactions.How to applyInterested? Please submit your CV for consideration.We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including all ages, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, genders, sexual orientations, and those with family or carer responsibilities. Please inform us of any adjustments needed during the recruitment process or for the role itself. For candidates with disabilities, let us know how we can support you.For further assistance, contact Lauren Evans at lauren.evans@whitecase.com.Note to recruitment agencies: Our internal team manages all lateral recruitment. Agencies must sign our terms of business specific to each office. Applications sent outside our online system or without prior agreement will not be considered. Applications directly sent to partners or employees will not be accepted. For agency engagement, we work with preferred suppliers.Primary LocationAustralia-SydneyExpected WorkplaceOnsiteJob PostingMay 1, 2025, 9:16:48 AM
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