The Opportunity:

We're pleased to be hiring for an Administrative Assistant to join an international law firm in Sydney's CBD.

This law firm provides a phenomenal foundation for a career in the legal industry, ongoing training and skills development, and a hub of culture and diversity.  They offer the best training in the industry, to hone your cornerstone legal secretary skills and set you up for a long and enriching career.

In this role, you will partner with Senior Legal Secretaries to provide support to a team of leading lawyers. Under the mentorship of experienced legal support colleagues and management, you will build your practical knowledge of the following:

• Diary, email, and travel management utilising Microsoft Outlook and in-house processes;
• Document management, drafting, e-filing, and binding utilising Microsoft Word and legal client management systems;
• Preparing documents, presentations and reports and adhering to firm and industry style guides;
• Recording timesheets and producing weekly and monthly client bills;
• Telephone management and client liaison;
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders and building relevant relationships;
• Ad hoc administration and PA tasks.

The opportunity is a 2-year contract with a working schedule of 9:00am - 5:00pm.  Full-time applicants only.

Culture & Benefits:

You, the successful applicant, will enjoy state-of-the-art offices and a culture that stands above the rest.  Current employees praise this firm for offering a supportive and inclusive working environment, an array of social events, flexible working conditions, and a variety of company benefits.

The Requirements:

Listed below are the minimum expectations for technical skills, experience and qualifications which individuals need to meet in order to perform their role:

• Minimum typing speed 65 wpm with a high level of accuracy and good knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook;
• 6+ months of experience working in an office administration role, ideally with a professional services setting;
• Excellent attention to detail and demonstrated ability to work to multiple and conflicting priorities;
• Excellent communication skills;
• A polished, friendly presentation.