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Practice Administrator (Legal Secretary) - Public Sector Disputes

Mid levelFull-timeOfficeSydney NSW, AustraliaAdministrationProfessional servicesLegalPosted 2 months ago
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About the job

This job is about joining the dynamic Public Sector team at Clayton Utz as a Practice Administrator in Sydney. In this pivotal position, you will provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support to a Partner and a team of lawyers, contributing to the leading Public Sector practice in Australia. The team thrives in a friendly and positive culture, encouraging collaboration and the opportunity to bring your true self to work.

You'll be responsible for

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Providing administrative support

Working closely with a team of fee-earners to support with general administrative tasks, client management, timesheets and other ad hoc tasks to deliver exceptional service to our clients.
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Managing accounts and billing

General accounts management, client reporting and monthly billing.
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Coordinating communications

Corresponding and coordinating with clients, counsel, consultants and internal Clayton Utz teams including Finance and IT.

Key criteria

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5+ years legal secretarial experience

Demonstrated experience supporting Partners in a law firm setting.

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Excellent communication skills

Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

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Client billing process experience

Experience with Aderant, CMS, or similar financial software.

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5 criteria for this job
5+ years legal secretarial experience
Demonstrated experience supporting Partners in a law firm setting.

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Excellent communication skills
Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

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Client billing process experience
Experience with Aderant, CMS, or similar financial software.

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Advanced Microsoft Office skills
Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

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Event coordination experience
Experience organizing client events and business development initiatives.

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