Expressions of Interest - Administrative AssistantWe are a leading global law firm with over 150 years' experience in delivering high-profile work that matters to our clients. We advise many of the largest and most ambitious organisations across all major regions of the globe.At Herbert Smith Freehills we recognise that the success of our business and our clients relies on the skills, knowledge, and ideas of all our people. Our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.The role:As our firm continues to grow, we are looking for expressions of interest from customer focused individuals who are looking to build a long-lasting career within legal support.Our Administrative Assistants are an integral part of our firm and assist in the smooth running of our practice groups and ensure our Legal Assistants and legal teams perform at the highest level.Your day could involve:Providing timely and accurate support to Legal Assistants with administrative support needs.Delivering high quality, accurate work whilst managing deadlines, responding to change and the competing priorities of all work.Meeting required deadlines and negotiate alternate timeframes when necessary.Liaising with business services and other services to coordinate urgent mail and courier requests.Preparing files for archiving and managing return and retrieval of files following firm guidelines.Assisting with internal and external practice group events and functions.Skills & experience:We are seeking expressions of interest from candidates who have less than 18-months administrative experience and demonstrate:Enthusiasm and proactivity in the workplace.Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).Strong time management and organisational skills; ability to prioritise your time across a number of busy matters.Good written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.What you can expect from us: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'll have it and we'll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia's market leading law firm.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're a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace and celebrate the diversity of our people.Please register your interest in joining our firm as an Administrative Assistant via applying for this advertisement.
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