Matter Managment Analyst
Matter Managment Analyst
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Job Description
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Matter Management Analyst to join our New Business & Enterprise Risk team on a 12month maximum term contract based in our Sydney office.
Reporting directly to the Senior Matter Management Analyst you will ensure that the maintenance of the client and matter data in the Firms Practice Management system is accurate and up to date. You will work closely and in a timely manner with the legal teams and the NBI team globally to ensure that the team are able to provide an efficient function for the business including supporting offices within the same time zone (predominantly Australia and Asian offices).
Key responsibilities include:
Attend to requests promptly via a workflow system.
Attend to the setup of all processes for clients and matters globally including creating new clients and new matter records. Maintain these records throughout the lifecycle including matter plans change of payor and parties.
Assisting secretaries and the other New Business Intake teams with enquiries on the correct set up of clients and matters to ensure compliance with the regulations liaising where relevant with the Business Finance Risk Management and Tax Teams.
Liaise with Business Development Business Finance and Partners with regard to special client requirements and the feasibility of being able to put in place those requirements.
Transition of legacy practice management data into updated structures and assist with general data cleansing.
Respond to ad hoc requests via email or Teams call.
Provide assistance to the Senior Matter Management Analyst and Matter Management Manager.
Comply with WHS obligations and responsibilities in accordance with the requirements for this role.
To be successful in this role you will have:
Ideally educated to degree or qualified in Risk and Compliance (or other related analytical field).
Previous experience in the Legal Sector Risk and Compliance or other related analytical fields including billing or finance is highly regarded
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to use initiative and be proactive
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise
Enthusiastic positive and committed team member
Excellent service orientation skills
Ability to cope with conflicting demands and meet deadlines
Takes personal responsibility for getting things done
Intelligent and commercially minded
Remains calm under pressure
The team:
The New Business & Enterprise Risk team is responsible for the resolution of complex legal and commercial conflict problems globally. We play a key role in the development and shaping of firm strategy globally by liaising with Sector Lead Partners Regional/Global Heads of Practice and Business Development to ensure that any new instructions are a commercial fit for the firm.
Herbert Smith Freehills is proud to be awarded Law Firm of the Year Australia (Chambers Asia Pacific Awards 2021 Most Innovative International Law Firm Asia Pacific (Financial Times Awards 2019 & 2020 and Winner of the Minds Count Annual Award for Best Mental Wellbeing Initiative 2019.
What you can expect from us:
Were a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 5000 professionals. As the market leader in Australia we are committed to high performance collaboration diversity and digital innovation. We are clientcentred commercially driven and renowned for our solutionfocused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.
We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.
We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences supportive challenges team collaboration mentors and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.
We value your wellbeing both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support youll have it and well empower you to harness your personal strengths navigate uncertainty embrace opportunities and effectively manage things within your control.
For more benefits on offer such as our 26 weeks paid parental leave holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click/ copy this link into your browser us to be part of a human bold and outstanding team at Australias market leading law firm.
We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to First Nations LGBTIQA and neurodivergent individuals as well as individuals of all ages cultures genders and abilities. Were a safe inclusive and equitable workplace and celebrate the diversity of our people.
For any questions or a confidential discussion please contact Donella Gressieux Senior Recruitment Advisor on
This vacancy is being managed directly by Herbert Smith Freehills Recruitment team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional assistance. Thank you.
Team
General Counsel and RiskWorking Pattern
Location
SydneyContract type
Permanent ContractDiversity & Inclusion
We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our ValuesHuman Bold and Outstanding.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
