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About the role
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a legal secretary to work in our Sydney office. In this role, you will provide quality and efficient support to our Construction practice Partners and the broader team.
What does the role involve?
The Construction team is highly collaborative and the work you will perform will be dynamic in nature. Your primary role will be to assist the Partners and Lawyers in making sure the practice runs smoothly.
On any given day you could be:
- Providing high level administrative support to the practice area leader, partners and fee earners in the practice group – helping them do the best work they can
- Assisting with the monthly billing process – doing your best to support our lawyers by facilitating an organised and informed process
- Handling confidential information and opening new matters
- Managing the team's filing including electronic files
- Assisting with client queries and ad hoc reporting
- Travel management
- Inputting and maintaining client data into client relationship software (Interaction)
- Managing diaries, juggling and arranging appointments, booking rooms and catering and ultimately ensuring client needs are met to the best of your ability
- Assisting with client development work.
Ideally you will have 5+ years' experience as a legal secretary or similar and be able to support the partners in the practice.
The extras
K&L Gates will provide you with a great place to work, as well as:
- Flexible working
- Social events – social club to socialise with your colleagues and sporting teams
- Health and wellbeing program
- Wellness subsidy
- Pro-bono programs and community involvement via our payroll giving program
- Global Day of Service and charitable fundraisers
- Salary continuance insurance
- 26 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer
- Purchased annual leave
- Onsite learning and professional development programs
About you
We value our culture at K&L Gates and are proud of our friendly and respectful reputation. We are looking for likeminded individuals who in addition to possessing technical excellence are able to work collaboratively in a team to get things done.
You should be practical and proactive in your approach in addition to demonstrating strong problem solving skills and work well in a team.
To be successful you need to be highly organised, be able to work efficiently and use your initiative, as well as being proactive in your approach to tasks and showing exemplary attention to detail.
Strong Microsoft Office skills are essential, as are excellent communication skills.
About Us
The firm’s Australian operations provide vast knowledge of the Australian legal marketplace across a wide spectrum of industries. With lawyers located in four established offices in Australia’s leading financial and commercial centres and possessing substantial experience.
At the heart of our ethos is an inclusive and collaborative environment that spans our fully integrated global platform. This approach enables us to diligently merge the vast knowledge and expertise of our lawyers and policy professionals, creating interdisciplinary teams that deliver truly exceptional client solutions.
In our pursuit of excellence, we go beyond conventional boundaries, marrying action with vision, success with dedication, method with passion, and innovation with creativity. This holistic approach is not just a strategy; it’s our commitment to providing an unparalleled client experience. We understand that the legal journey is not merely about navigating through challenges; it’s about crafting solutions that transcend expectations. This commitment to excellence and innovation culminates in what we proudly call, “The K&L Gates Experience.” It represents more than a service; it’s a testament to our dedication to redefining standards and shaping the future of the legal industry.
Do you like what you see?
Please apply via our Careers page at www.klgates.com
For more information, please contact Tania Brierley, Recruitment Consultant at [email protected]
For more information about K&L Gates please see our website www.klgates.com
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