Team Assistant
New exciting role based in Melbourne working directly with the legal teams.
Summary about this job
PA, EA & Secretarial
Company: Ashurst Australia
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-3-5497-4261
Fax: +61-2-6400-5836
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Detail information about job Team Assistant. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Elite Global Law Firm
- New Exciting Role
- Working directly with legal teams
About Ashurst:
Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a history spanning almost 200 years, and clear strategy for our future growth. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing exceptional standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law. To find out more please visit ashurst.com
The Opportunity:
Team Assistants work closely with administration, legal and Practice Executives, as well as other support functions within the firm, to provide proactive and effective general administrative assistance across a diverse range of tasks within each office's Central Services Hub.
Responsibilities include:
- Floor support
- General administration
- Document assistance
- Monthly billing
- Business development
Development within the role will be supported by the Team Leader / Coordinator and Operations Manager for the office.
A full job description including a breakdown of responsibilities can be found attached to the role on pur careers page.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- "Can do" and proactive approach, including accepting tasks outside the general scope of duties.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to plan and prioritise effectively.
- Demonstrates initiative and strong client focus.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Behaves in a professional manner, and is personable and approachable at all times.
- Resilience, with the ability to thrive and effectively work with continuous change, challenging stakeholders and tight deadlines.
- Commercial acumen.
- Methodical approach, with high levels of attention to detail.
- Team player, able to work well with others to achieve divisional or task specific goals.
- Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to adjust priorities or working hours when necessary.
- Keen to learn new skills and develop or improve skills sets.
- Excellent level of technical ability in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
- Relevant experience within a professional firm desirable.
- Tertiary/TAFE training in Business Services/Administration desirable.
- Experience with billing software, like Elite 3e desirable.
- Experience liaising directly with senior stakeholders in a professional manner desirable.
- Experience in carrying out advanced internet research and analysing client material desirable.
At Ashurst, you'll have the opportunity to work in an environment that encourages learning and excellence with a highly professional global team. You will also have a range of social, sporting and health benefits available to you.