Practice Executive - Employment

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Practice Executive to join our team in Brisbane on a permanent basis.

As a Practice Executive you will provide a high level of business support to Partners within our Employment practice. You will assist with the development of comprehensive knowledge of clients, markets and work streams.

Some key areas of responsibility will include (but not limited to) :

• Practice & Client Management;
• Preparing monthly bills and reconciling expenses;
• Extensive Diary & Travel Management;
• Business Development / Marketing.

Our Practice Executives play a pivotal role within the firm, ensuring that support services to legal staff are delivered appropriately and within a timely manner. You will work closely with, and delegate general administrative tasks to, a dedicated hub of Team Assistants. You will also have the opportunity to mentor, train and guide the Team Assistants where required.

A full job description including a breakdown of responsibilities can be found either below or attached to the role on our careers page / en / careers

• About You

To be successful in this role you display the following professional skills and competencies :

• Prior experience working within a law firm environment, ideally within Employment law.
• High degree of initiative, pro-activity and problem solving skills, with a willingness to take ownership for the completion of tasks / projects and deliver innovative solutions to improve systems or work practices.
• A client focused approach.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Strong written communication skills and keen attention to detail, with the ability to draft correspondence, presentations, pitch documents and slide packs quickly and accurately.
• Resilience, with the ability to thrive in the context of continuous change and effectively work with challenging clients or stakeholders.
• Strong influencing skills, with the ability to respectfully manage upwards with stakeholders.
• Effective delegation skills including taking responsibility for providing timely feedback in a constructive way if work deliverables are not in line with expectations.
• Strong understanding of billing procedures, with working knowledge of Elite 3e or a similar billing system.
• Advanced level skills in MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.
• What makes Ashurst a great place to work?

We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include :

• competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance;
• flexible working;
• complimentary gym memberships;
• corporate health plans;
• a global professional development offering for all employees; and
• an industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme, with a strong emphasis on working with First Nations people through our pro bono practice.

We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.

Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.

• COVID-19 Policy

Ashurst prioritises the health, safety and wellbeing of its people and others who are involved in our business. Our COVID-19 policy requires people to have received a completed course of a recognised COVID-19 vaccine or obtain an approved exemption in order to attend Ashurst, client or supplier premises. Please ask us if you require more information about our COVID-19 policy.

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