Legal Executive Assistant Litigation

About us

Hamilton Locke Australias fastest growing law firm is evolving the traditional approach to corporate and commercial legal services. We are constantly removing the layers of bureaucracy reacting quickly to change providing exceptional service and finding creative solutions to deliver smart advice.

We have offices in Sydney Melbourne Brisbane PerthNewcastleand Auckland with our clientslocatedacross Australia and New Zealand.

We have built a people-centric business from day one bringing together top talent from across the globe. We are driven by maximising the people experience PX and creating a vibrant culture. We believe a strong PX drives the best possible client experience CX and therefore we strive to create a work environment focused on learningteamworkand collaboration underpinned by avalues-based leadership model.

The role

We are looking for an experienced Legal Executive Assistant who will play a pivotal role in supporting our Litigation partners and the broader litigation practice group fostering a trusted partnership built on discretion and professionalism.

It is ideal for someone who is dependable highly organised and proactive with a positive attitude and a drive to make meaningful contributions.

This full-time position in our Sydney office will allow you to utilise your superior interpersonal and communication skills excellentadministrationand organisational abilities and play an integral part in our growth and overall success.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage calendars and email correspondence scheduling internal and external meetings and coordinating travel arrangements.
• Collaborate with the current senior EA to coordinate priorities manage workflows and ensure seamless operational support across the practice group.
• Prepare legal documents and accuratelymaintainclient and matter records and databases.
• Support bids proposals and capability statements and assist with business development and client-relationship activities.
• Create and deliver reports and presentations that communicate critical information clearly and effectively.
• Provide comprehensive billing and expense support overseeing financial matters and managing administrative tasks tomaintainthe smooth management of the practice groups.
• Take ownership of administrative duties such as photocopying scanning and printing and contribute to a collaborative team environment where everyone works together to achieve goals.

Werelooking for someone:

• With 3 years experience within an Executive Assistant or Operations position ideally within a professional services environment.
• With Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• Who thrives in a team environment is approachable and values collaboration.
• Who is organised detail-oriented and skilled at managing multiple priorities.
• Who communicates effectively and approaches tasks with a positive proactive attitude.
• Who is self-motivated independent and forward-thinking in their approach.
• Who enjoys challenges and strives to contribute meaningfully to the success of the team.
• Who is an Australian Citizen or permanent resident.

Whatsin it for you

• Opportunity for learning and development and internal career progression
• Be mentored in a supportive environment with access to quality work and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• A fun collaborative and high-performing team environment with regular social events training days and team retreats.
• A competitiveremunerationpackage including equitypursuant tothe Groups ESS.
• An extra weeks leave as part of our employee personal development program.
• Full-day birthday leave.

How to Apply

We prefer to work directly with candidates if you are interested in this role please click the Apply button or contact the consultant details below for more information.

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