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JOB DESCRIPTION At Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, our ambition is to help you achieve your goals. Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why many are incredibly longstanding. And we enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 100 years. We are where you need us to be. We are in the world''s largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. Our international footprint is extensive and committed. We are at our best tackling complexity and navigating change. We work alongside you on demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas. We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, ESG, infrastructure and resources. And we''re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world, including technology and digitalisation. All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition - which is to help you achieve yours. Your goals. Our ambition. The Opportunity We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our market leading Disputes practice on an 18-month maximum term contract. Working closely with Legal Assistants in the practice, you will be supported to develop your administration skills and propel your professional services career within a global top-tier law environment. The working hours for this role are 8 : 30am to 5pm or 9am to 5 : 30pm Monday to Friday and this role is 5 days in the office. Your day will involve : Delivering high quality administrative support to the practice, managing competing priorities and requests from multiple stakeholders. Assisting the support team with matter management, time recording and monthly invoicing. Supporting the team in business development activities, including assistance with organising and managing client and team events. Scanning, printing, or photocopying relevant documents as and when required by the relevant practice group support colleague or Lawyer Providing ad-hoc support to the practice group such as dealing with incoming mail, expense management, booking meeting rooms, amending documents and any other administrative duties Skills & experience : Previous experience in an administration role or a supervisory role within customer service. A can-do-attitude and passion for working collaboratively. Sound knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Strong time management and organisational skills with proven ability to prioritise your time across several busy tasks Well-developed written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders. A reliable and committed approach to your role. Why join us? Were a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are clientcentred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solutionfocused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions. We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career : grow and help the firm grow with you. 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, youll have it and well empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control. For more benefits on offer such as our holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please . Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australias market leading law firm. 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. Team Disputes Working Pattern Full time Location Sydney Contract type Maximum Term Contract Diversity & Inclusion 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr