The Opportunity
We have an opportunity for a Practice Executive (Secretary/Executive Assistant) to join our Operations team in Melbourne on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract basis.
In this role you will provide high level Practice Executive and business support to the Ashurst Advance Reach team, our flexible legal recruitment arm of the business.
Some key areas of responsibility will include (not limited to):
1. practice and client management including general administration and data entry
2. monthly billing/invoicing requirements
3. business Development/Marketing including event management
4. monitoring and managing inboxes for Partners
5. diary and travel management
Our 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 work closely with our dedicated hub of Team Assistants to complete any administrative based tasks.
About You
This role would suit an experienced Executive Assistant, Secretary or Administrative Assistant, seeking an opportunity to move into an alternative avenue within the legal environment.
Professional skills and competencies you will present include:
6. 3+ years' experience as an Executive Assistant, Secretary, or Administrative Assistant.
7. 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.
8. excellent relationship building and organisational skills.
9. strong written communication skills and keen attention to detail, with the ability to draft correspondence and presentations.
10. ability to pick up new systems with ease, with intermediate to advanced level technical skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
What makes Ashurst a great place to work?
We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:
11. competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance;
12. flexible working;
13. corporate health plans;
14. a global professional development offering for all employees; and
15. an industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Corporate Responsibility programme, with a strong emphasis on working with First Nations people through our pro bono practice.
We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.
Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.
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