Administrative Assistant

Due to an internal promotion, we have an exciting opportunity for an Administrative Assistant within our Brisbane Disputes practice group working full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.



Our Administrative Assistants work closely with Legal Assistants within the practice group to provide administrative support to legal and business services staff within our firm.



Your day will involve:

Delivering high quality, accurate work whilst managing deadlines, responding to change and the competing priorities of all work
Scanning, printing, or photocopying relevant documents as and when required by the relevant practice group support colleague or Lawyer
Providing ad-hoc support to the practice group such as dealing with incoming mail, expense management, booking meeting rooms, amending documents and any other administrative duties
Preparing files for archiving and manage return and retrieval of files following firm guidelines.


Skills & experience:

This role will suit someone who is looking to commence their professional services career within a global top-tier environment.



To be successful as an Administrative Assistant you will be a meticulous individual who enjoys working collaboratively. You will also have:

0-12 months administrative experience
Impeccable attention to detail
Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Previous customer service experience
Demonstrated enthusiasm and proactivity in the workplace
Strong time management and organisational skills; ability to prioritise your time across several busy matters
Good written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.


What we offer:

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, you will have it and we will 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. To view our benefits in Australia, please click here or paste the following link into your browser - https://marketing.hsf.com/20/2+354/landing-pages/herbert-smith-freehills-benefits-brochure.pdf



Applications:

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. We are a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace and celebrate the diversity of our people.



We believe in connecting with talented individuals directly. If you are interested in joining us, please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button.





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