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Legal Secretary - Intellectual Property


Company : Herbert Smith Freehills


Location : Melbourne, Victoria


Created : 2025-06-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Legal Secretary - Intellectual Property role at Herbert Smith Freehills1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Legal Secretary - Intellectual Property role at Herbert Smith FreehillsOur intellectual property team are globally recognised as market leaders, have acted on some of the most complex disputes and transactions.They assist with the world''s foremost companies unlock the value of their IP and are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join them in Melbourne.As Legal Secretary, you will play a pivotal role supporting Emma Iles, Partner and Helen Cousins, Senior Associate. Your day will involve:Delivering high quality, accurate work whilst managing deadlines, responding to changing and competing priorities.Managing monthly billing processes including creation of pre-bills, editing, finalising and posting.Managing Partners'' internal and external appointments including diary management.Organising national and international travel including organising visas where requiredAssisting the wider IP team with any ad-hoc administrative tasks.Liaising with clients and internal stakeholders by phone, email and in-person using a very professional and personable manner.Skills & experience:You will be confident in decision making on behalf of senior stakeholders, have strong communication skills, and proven experience in assisting with large scale events.To be successful in this role you will also have:At least 2 years'' Legal Assistant (Legal Secretary) experience.Previous experience with end-to-end billing.Previous experience in extensive calendar management.A sound understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.Proven ability to uphold a high level of confidentiality.Adaptability and think on your feet in a fast-paced environment with changing deadlines.Ability to anticipate Partner requirements to reduce administrative time.Strong written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.We are not open to accepting applications from university students for this role.What we offer:We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you''ll have it and we''ll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.Applications:We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our ValuesHuman, Bold, and Outstanding.For a confidential conversation please contact Kara Powell, Recruitment Adviser on kara.powell@hsf.com. For all applications, please apply via this advertisement.This vacancy is being managed directly by the Herbert Smith Freehills Recruitment team. 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