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Aboutthe role We arecurrently seeking an intermediate to senior legal secretary to joinour Corporate team based in our Sydney office. This rolepresents a fantastic opportunity to join a growing practice and beinvolved in interesting work within a vibrant, collaborative andfriendly environment.
Reporting toa partner and supporting a team, this role will provide high touchsecretarial support to the practice.
Whatdoes the role involve? Administrative supportto partners and fee earners in the practice; Managingthe client lifecycle from opening new matters tocompletion; Completing andoverseeing the monthly billing process Preparation of clientcorrespondence and reports; and Assisting with generalclient queries. Aboutyou The idealcandidate will have 3 - 5 years' experience supporting a partner inall facets of their practice area, preferably within a medium tolarge sized firm.
To besuccessful in this role you will be a self-starter who worksefficiently, uses your initiative and has exemplary attention todetail. You are highly organised and proactive in yourapproach to tasks and take a genuine interest in the work performedby the practice.
We value ourculture at K&L Gates and are proud of our friendly andrespectful reputation. We are looking for a likemindedindividual who in addition to possessing technical excellence isable to work collaboratively in a team to get thingsdone.
StrongMicrosoft Office skills are essential, as are excellentcommunication skills. You will be capable of using automatedbilling systems and client relationship management software (Elite3E and InterAction is what we use).
Theextras K&L Gatespromotes equal opportunities for all employees to progress in theircareers.
Socialevents – social club and sporting teams Healthand wellbeing program including a gym subsidy Pro-bonoprograms and community involvement via our workplace givingprogram GlobalDay of Service and charitable fundraisers Salarycontinuance insurance 26 weekspaid parental leave for the primary carer Purchased annualleave AboutUs Thefirm's Australian operations provide vast knowledge of theAustralian legal marketplace across a wide spectrum ofindustries. With lawyers located in four established officesin Australia's leading financial and commercial centres andpossessing substantial experience.
At K&LGates, we foster an inclusive and collaborative environment acrossour fully integrated global platform that enables us to diligentlycombine the knowledge and expertise of our people to create teamsthat provide exceptional client solutions. We marry process withvision, success with dedication, method with passion, andinnovation with creativity. The outcome: The K&L GatesExperience.
Locatedacross five continents, we represent a broad array of leadingglobal corporations in every major industry, capital marketsparticipants, and ambitious middle-market and emerging growthcompanies. We also serve public sector entities, educationalinstitutions, philanthropic organisations, and individuals. Ourlawyers counsel clients on their most sophisticated legalchallenges in all areas of corporate and regulatory law as well aslitigation.
We areleaders in legal issues relating to industries critical to theeconomies of both the developed and developingworlds—technology, manufacturing, energy, transportation,telecommunications, financial services, and life sciences, amongothers.
Referrals fromagencies not accepted at this time. K&LGates reserve the right to close advertising earlier at ourdiscretion. K&LGates is an equal opportunity employer and promotes the safety,wellbeing and inclusion of those with a disability. We welcomeapplications from people who have an indigenous and/or culturallyand linguistically diverse background.
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