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A leading global law firm is growing its presence in Sydney and ready to employ an experienced Legal Secretary / Legal EA in a newly-created opportunity as a Practice Coordinator in its Corporate teams.
The Employer
With a presence over 20-countries, this firm has an impressive reputation - both as a pre-eminent legal practice that produces award-winning work and as a highly sought after Employer of Choice.
The firm has robust support structures, impressive technologies and a progressive culture. It also offers a benefits package that is regarded as the most generous in the legal industry. (More below)
The firm's Sydney team are based in stunning offices in the heart of the CBD and going from strength to strength. The firm has been through measured growth in Australia in recent years with plans to expand further.
The role
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity as a Practice Coordinator; it incorporates wide-ranging legal support and EA responsibilities. You'll work with assigned Partners and a small team of lawyers in Banking, Finance and Corporate, yet also be part of a cohesive, welcoming team of legal support professionals who work together well to support each other at busy times.
Your day will be varied and include responsibility for support around meetings and events & CRM management. You'll oversee matter-management, billing, document/file management and work closely with the firm's business support services (finance, BD, HR etc.) to ensure the Partners and lawyers can fully focus on their legal work.
All in all, this is a well-rounded opportunity that will use your Legal support skills, whilst allowing you to develop as a Practice Coordinator
About you
To be considered for the role you will offer:three years experience in a legal secretarial, Legal EA style role, supporting senior lawyers Your experience will have been gained in a law firm or in-house legal team and had a focus on commercial, transactional matters;You'll also be a team player - someone who is ready to join a committed group of legal support professionals who work together well;Experience in a Partnership environment would be considered favourably.
The firm will reward well for the right person!
Why apply?
This is a rare opportunity for you to join one of the legal profession's most sought after employers and secured industry leading benefits that include a discretionary bonus scheme for all employees backed by offerings that include:Bonus annual leave - up to 25 days totalLife insurance and TPD insuranceSalary Continuance InsuranceUp to $1000 wellness allowanceRemote working allowanceGender-neutral parental policies
This position also offers a generous salary of $100,000pkg - $111,000pkg (DOE)
You'll join a busy and successful team and secure a role that is essential to the practice's ongoing success. You'll have autonomous responsibility for senior partners, yet the support of a peer network and access to impressive global systems and tech.
As well as securing a very generous salary package and a benefits package that is industry-leading, you'll join an office with a low staff turnover and a genuinely inclusive and diverse culture.
Next steps...To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a full, current CV either via the APPLY button below or by email to Sarah Hall, Director at Knight Fowler Jenkins, at Write to the company Sarah can also be contacted on + 61 (0)415 491 047.
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