Executive Assistant to COO and General Counsel
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Law Society of NSW is Australias largest and most influential membership association for solicitors. Were not all lawyers but we work together to support the legal profession and ensure a just society for all.
We are currently looking for a full-time permanent Executive Assistant Office of the COO and General Counsel.
About the role
The Executive Assistant will support the Executive Manager Office of the President and CEO in providing an efficient and responsive administrative organisational and logistical service to the Executive Unit in particular the Chief Operating Officer and the General Counsel and Company Secretary.
What youll be doing
- Managing the diaries of the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel ensuring efficiency and accuracy and assist in organising and preparing for events and meetings.
- Managing the correspondence and accounts of the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel.
- Assisting with the coordination of the travel arrangements for senior Law Society personnel including participation in domestic and international conferences.
- Working on special projects initiatives and/or events.
- Acting as the primary back up for the Executive Manager during periods of leave to ensure continuity in administrative operations.
About you
- High school diploma or equivalent (Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration is desirable).
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to multitask maintain efficiency and prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
- A proactive and positive attitude with a strong willingness to learn.
- Prior administrative or office experience is highly desirable.
- Experience with the legal profession is desirable.
- Able to represent the Law Society in a calm and professional manner.
- Well-presented reliable and adaptable to various management styles.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information responsibly.
- Willingness to work outside of normal hours when necessary.
To apply
The Law Society of New South Wales is committed to building and maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace appointing the best person for the role and supporting diversity.
Applications should contain a CV and cover letter that outlines your key experience and motivations for this role.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- General Counsel
- Legal Case Management
- Legal Drafting
- Litigation
- Intellectual Property Law
- Legal Counsel
- Legal Research
- Securities Law
- Employment & Labor Law
- Real Estate Law
- negotiation
- Contracts
About Company
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