Legal Assistant
We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Sydney Tax team.
Summary about this job
Legal Secretaries
Company: Norton Rose Fulbright
Location: Sydney
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-2-7968-5047
Fax: +61-8-7529-7661
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Detail information about job Legal Assistant. Terms and conditions vacancy
- Excellent opportunity for career development
- Leading international law firm
- Great team environment
Norton Rose Fulbright is a global legal practice. We provide the world’s pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 4000 lawyers based in over 58 offices across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.
Recognized for our industry focus, we are strong across all the key industry sectors: financial institutions; energy; infrastructure, mining and commodities; transport; technology and innovation; and life sciences and healthcare. Knowing how our clients’ businesses work and understanding what drives their industries is fundamental to us.
Demand on our services has created an opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join the Sydney Tax team. This is a unique opportunity join a team that presents exciting potential for career advancement and significant development opportunities.
The key responsibilities and requirements for this role are as follows:
Responsibilities
- Diary and travel management
- File management ie: opening and closing files
- Billing and expense coordination
- Management of internal and external calls
- Dealing with multiple complex client queries
Requirements
- At least two years’ experience gained within a law firm or professional services firm
- Strong client liaison skills
- A flexible, collaborative and proactive approach
- Previous experience in monthly billing using relevant financial software
- Strong Microsoft Office and typing skills
The successful candidate will need to be an energetic, driven and focussed individual. At Norton Rose Fulbright, you will be rewarded with genuine career prospects and an excellent team environment renowned for its collaborative culture, passion for client service and professional development opportunities. Remuneration will be commensurate with relevant experience.
Norton Rose Fulbright values diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment where all employees can bring their whole selves to work. We embrace the opportunity to contribute to the communities in which we work which underpins our strong Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program. We provide a range of opportunities in which our people can make a difference to their local and global communities including through pro bono legal work, charitable giving, volunteering and support for the environment.
We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as well as a silver employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace Equality Index.
We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.
To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. It is the policy of NRFA Group to provide workplace adjustments for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application/interview process, please contact Hannah McWilliam on +61 (02) 9330 8921 or [email protected]