This Global leading firm work with a number of the worlds’ largest and most prominent organisations, corporates, financial institutes and governments. Their matter work is second to none and involves high profile transactions, projects and disputes. The Sydney Team are looking to broaden their current structure in support of their client requirements. To achieve this, we are seeking top performing legal secretary/executive to join their Corporate/Finance practice group. Around this, you will be a key player in all aspects of practice support. Your expertise from a support function will be across business development and marketing activities; client communications; practice management, general secretarial and billing! Your daily duties will include (though not limited to): Client liaison * File and email management * Drafting documentation and correspondence (including amendments using track changes) * Diary management * Travel co-ordination * Telephone attendance * Working closely with the lawyers for practice planning * Preparing presentations, documents and pitch documents * Managing client details * Co-ordinating events and BD meetings/functions * Networking with other EA’s * Monthly billing and managing the billing process To be considered for this opportunity, you must possess previous experience working as a senior legal secretary/executive assistant ideally from a legal transactional environment or professional services organisation. A strong, working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, fast and accurate typing (min 65 wpms) and excellent communication skills could see you secure this opportunity of a lifetime. A high degree of discretion and confidentiality is essential for application. Previous exposure to business development and client management would be highly advantageous. For application, please forward your resume in Word format to Kristy Thorpe on dgplegal.com.au, quoting reference KT495. Please note only candidates who will be short listed will be contacted. DGP Legal is a boutique agency specialising in the provision of staff to Sydney’s private practice law firms, government legal departments and in-house legal divisions. Refer a friend to our agency and if we place them in a permanent role you will receive $200 worth of shopping vouchers. If we place a 2nd referral we give you $400 worth of vouchers and with your 3rd placed referral you are rewarded with $800 worth of vouchers! subject to candidate passing 3 month probation period