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About the Role
Seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our Sydney office in the Disputes practice group. This role is offered as an 18-month maximum term contract, providing an opportunity to develop administration skills within a global top-tier law environment.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality administrative support to the practice, managing competing priorities and requests from multiple stakeholders.
- Assist the support team with matter management, time recording, and monthly invoicing.
- Support the team in business development activities, including organizing and managing client and team events.
- Scan, print, or photocopy relevant documents as required.
- Provide ad-hoc support to the practice group, including mail handling, expense management, meeting room bookings, and document amendments.
Requirements
- Previous experience in an administration role or a supervisory role within customer service.
- A can-do attitude and passion for working collaboratively.
- Sound knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Strong time management and organizational skills with proven ability to prioritize tasks.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.
- A reliable and committed approach to your role.
- Curiosity about new tech and openness to learning, with an added bonus for excitement about AI.
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Relationship Building
Location
- Sydney
Work Type
- Full time
- Maximum Term Contract
Benefits
- Opportunities to learn on the job
- Mix of tailored learning opportunities
- Daily experiences
- Supportive challenges
- Team collaboration
- Mentors
- Structured learning opportunities
- Holistic wellbeing fund
- Home office allowance
About the Company
- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm committed to helping clients achieve their goals through exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence.
- The firm is a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm with an extensive footprint across the world’s largest markets, key financial centres, and major growth hubs.
- Recognized for tackling complexity and navigating change in demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work, and complex public and private market transactions.
- A market leader in Australia, committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity, and digital innovation.
- Client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for solution-focused expertise.
Equal Opportunity
- Committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives.
- This commitment is essential to success, including the ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance, reflecting the firm's Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.