Careers

The Opportunity:

We currently have an exciting opportunity available for a Legal Secretary (Practice Executive) to join our team in Sydney on a full-time permanent basis.

As a Legal Secretary (Practice Executive) you will provide high level, proactive business support to the Partners within our Projects & Energy Transition practice, you will work closely with our dedicated hub of Team Assistants and Team Executives who are responsible for managing all business as usual administrative tasks.

You will play a pivotal role in your designated practice team and some of your main responsibilities will be;

• Practice and Client Management
• Billing Management
• Diary/Travel Management
• Business Development/Marketing

More information can be found in the job description attached to the role on our careers site.

About You:

The successful candidate will have;

• High degree of initiative, pro-activity and problem solving skills, with a willingness to take ownership for the completion of tasks/projects and deliver innovative solutions to improve systems or work practices.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Commercial acumen, with the ability to understand the commercial drivers of a legal practice, interpret data and apply client knowledge when supporting partners with practice management.
• Strong written communication skills and keen attention to detail, with the ability to draft correspondence, presentations, pitch documents and slide packs quickly and accurately.
• Strong understanding of billing procedures, and working knowledge of Elite 3e/a similar billing system.
  
  

What makes Ashurst a great place to work?

We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:

• competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance;
• flexible working;
• complimentary gym memberships;
• corporate health plans;
• a global professional development offering for all employees; and
• an industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
  
  

We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme, with a strong emphasis on working with First Nations people through our pro bono practice.

We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.

Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.