The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our leading and award-winning Competition, Regulation & Trade (CRT) practice group to be based in Sydney on a full-time basis working 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. As Legal Assistant, you will play a pivotal role supporting Partners and team of senior lawyers with all administrative needs. Your day will involve: As a trusted member of the team, your day will be filled with a variety of tasks, including: Managing billing processes for your direct team including clients with specific and more complex billing and administration requirements Assisting with meeting and event preparation Managing Partners' internal and external appointments with appropriate meeting lead times including travel and diary management Assisting with the team's business development needs Coordinating and managing a broad variety of responsibilities and deliverables. Skills & experience: The successful candidate will have a passion for working collaboratively within a team, a proactive approach to delivering your work and strong attention to detail. You will also have: A minimum of 3 years' Legal Assistant experience Prior experience supporting 1 or more Partners in a busy practice group Dictation experience is essential Ability to anticipate Partner requirements to reduce administrative time Previous matter management experience Ability to work off minimal instruction Strong time management and organisational skills Inbox and diary management experience Previous billing experience is essential Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite Good written and verbal communication skills A demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders. What you can expect from us: We're a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 5,000 professionals. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused 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, you'll have it and we'll 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 26 weeks paid parental leave, holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click/ copy this link into your browser - https://marketing.hsf.com/20/29354/landing-pages/hsf-benefits.pdf Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia's 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 Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding. For a confidential conversation please contact Kara Powell, Recruitment Adviser on kara.powellhsf.com. For all applications, please apply via this advertisement. This vacancy is being managed directly by Herbert Smith Freehills Recruitment team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional assistance. Thank you. Team Competition, Regulation & Trade Working Pattern Full time Location Sydney Contract type Permanent 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 Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.