Description

Clyde's Melbourne office is on the lookout for an experienced legal secretary to join the team. You will be a valued asset to Partners Darryl Smith and Ross Donaldson who foster a culture which is collegiate and positive, and you will be joining a team of friendly and welcoming colleagues.

About the role

This role provides a range of executive, secretarial and administrative support to Partners and Fee Earners to achieve client and organisational objectives.

The role covers a variety of typical legal support duties optimally carried out using a forward thinking approach and initiative.

• Executive level one on one support across 2 Partners and wider team of lawyers
• Inbox and email management
• Diary management, including organising internal and external client meetings and arranging flights and accommodation
• Prepare, coordinate and review high level communication including correspondence and advices
• Monthly billing, including ensuring that client SLA's and specific billing requirements are followed
• Attending to client and matter queries, including matter inception tasks
• Administrative tasks related to business development activities
• Ability to develop excellent working relationships with external/internal clients
• All other ad hoc duties as required.

About you

You have a track record of providing legal or administrative support carried out to a high standard and you bring the following key skills and attributes (noting that not all of the below are essential):

• 3 years' legal admin or professional services experience
• Proficiency across Microsoft Office applications
• Superior attention to detail
• High level of professionalism and service excellence with clear and concise communication
• Flexibility to work autonomously and as part of a team environment
• Experience with Elite 3E, Chrome River, iManage will be highly regarded
• A positive attitude to work, and an adaptable and collaborative approach

About Clyde & Co

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 490 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide.Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering, and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets. For more information, please visit www.clydeco.com

We offer a range of tailored benefits and support, including discounted private health insurance, first class family leave offering, and wellbeing initiatives.

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our core values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.

How To Apply

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This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic and progressive firm. If you are interested in this position, please submit your application including cover letter, CV/Resume.