Administration Assistant

We are currently looking to recruit a Team Assistant (Administration Assistant) to join our Brisbane office on a full time, permanent basis.

Joining as a Team Assistant you'll be responsible for providing proactive and effective general administration assistance across a diverse range of tasks within the Melbourne office. You will work closely with Practice Executives, Lawyers & Senior Associates to assist with a broad range of administrative tasks across the Firm, offering you exposure and variety in your day to day responsibilities. Working in a team environment, alongside likeminded individuals, you are able to build your administrative and secretarial skillset.

Development within the Team Assistant role will be supported by the Team Leader and Operations Manager.

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 will display the following skills and experience :

• Prior general administrative experience desirable.
• Can do" and proactive approach, including accepting tasks outside the general scope of duties.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to plan and prioritise effectively.
• Demonstrate initiative and strong client focus.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Behave in a professional manner, and personable and approachable at all times.
• Technical ability in Microsoft Office, including Word 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;
• 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.

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