Allens

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Practice Assistants, Disputes & Investigations (Sydney) Apply now Job no: 494510 Work type: Permanent - Full time Location: Sydney Categories: Secretaries About Allens Allens is a leading international law firm with a long and proud heritage of shaping the future for our clients, our people and the communities in which we work. From playing a pioneering role in the development of legislation and regulatory frameworks in the Asia region for almost 200 years, to acting on numerous 'firsts' across a range of industry and community issues, it is in our DNA to make a difference and help shape what our world looks like. Over this time, we've grown in scale and reach, today offering clients a global network of 40 offices in 28 locations through our global alliance with Linklaters. Our opportunity We are interested in speaking to experienced Practice Assistants / Legal Secretaries to join our Disputes & Investigations team in Sydney. You will have a strong work ethic, and take pride in your work and have a solution focused and 'can do' approach. You will have strong team work skills and be able to work autonomously. As a Practice Assistant you will be working alongside top calibre legal operatives, from graduates to partners. We are in it together, we are passionate about what we do, we are inclusive, supportive and ambitious and are driven by excellence. You will hit the ground running with previous secretarial or practice assistant experience and will be rewarded with a close knit team and a rewarding career. You will be ambitious, resilient and passionate about a career at our firm. Specifically, your responsibilities will include: Provision of practice management services to a portfolio of internal clients, including a partner and a team of lawyers; Diary, travel and expense management; Billing and client reporting; Management of meetings and telephone conference calls in an effective and professional manner; Preparing and amending legal correspondence and court documentation; and Performing other administrative tasks as required. What you'll bring To succeed in this role you will need: Demonstrated experience in a legal secretarial role; Excellent computer literacy in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook email; A commitment to excellence in client service, along with strong interpersonal skills, confidence, and the ability to build rapport with busy clients, partners and lawyers; A very high level of accuracy and attention to detail, with the flexibility to organise and prioritise work independently and deliver to tight deadlines; The ability to work well within a team environment; A high degree of diplomacy and discretion and an ability to maintain confidentiality; and The ability to generate ideas and demonstrate initiative. What we'll offer You will be an integral part of a high performing, national team and have an opportunity to work with genuine market leaders. At Allens, we provide lifelong learning that develops you personally and professionally, and access to people and leaders who can help you become the best you can be. You'll be given ongoing opportunities to get involved and to take your career all the way. You'll enjoy a range of other benefits including free gym membership, staff discounts with hundreds of suppliers and regular social and sporting activities. Allens also leads the profession in community investment, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs Are you ready to begin? We prefer to hear from you directly. Please submit your resume via our on-line careers site addressed to Christa Howat, Senior Resourcing Consultant. Advertised: 30 Jan 2020 AUS Eastern Daylight Time Applications close:

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Legal Form: Ltd

Company Type: Private

Company Size: 1001 - 5000

Revenue: 25 - 50 million (USD)

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