Herbert Smith Freehills
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Legal Assistant, Employment

JuniorMid levelFull-timeOfficeMelbourne VIC, AustraliaPosted 3 months agoVerified 3 months ago
Pending fitX of Y criteria met

About the job

This job is about joining a world-leading global law firm as a Legal Assistant in the Employment Industrial Relations and Safety team. The role is crucial for providing high-level support to a dynamic team, ensuring smooth operations and exceptional client service. Collaboration and innovation are at the heart of how the team works, creating an environment where personal and professional growth is a shared ambition.

You'll be responsible for

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Providing administrative support

Working closely with the Partners and their team to provide high-level administrative and practice support.
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Coordinating meetings and events

Managing internal and client meetings, calls, events, and travel arrangements.
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Managing billing processes

Overseeing billing processes, including pre-bills, edits, finalisation, and cost reporting.

Key criteria

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Diary management experience

Proven experience managing complex diaries for senior stakeholders.

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Document preparation skills

Demonstrated ability to prepare and format legal documents accurately.

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Billing and reporting experience

Experience with billing processes and matter management systems.

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5 criteria for this job
Diary management experience
Proven experience managing complex diaries for senior stakeholders.

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Document preparation skills
Demonstrated ability to prepare and format legal documents accurately.

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Billing and reporting experience
Experience with billing processes and matter management systems.

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Client liaison skills
Strong experience liaising confidently with clients and stakeholders.

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Organisational skills
Proven ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.

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