The Opportunity Due to an internal promotion, we are seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our industry leading Disputes practice group to be based in Sydney on an initial 18-month contract working Monday – Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 5:30pm. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the practice group’s Legal Assistants to deliver top-notch administrative support to both legal and business services staff within our firm. Your efforts will ensure seamless operations and contribute to the overall efficiency and success of the team. Your day will involve: Delivering high quality, accurate work whilst managing deadlines, responding to change and the competing priorities of all work Scanning, printing, or photocopying relevant documents as and when required by the relevant practice group support colleague or Lawyer Providing ad-hoc support to the practice group such as dealing with incoming mail, expense management, matter management, reporting, booking meeting rooms, amending documents and any other administrative duties Organising team events Skills & experience: To be successful in this role, you will have: 0-12 months administrative experience Impeccable attention to detail Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Previous customer service experience Demonstrated enthusiasm and proactivity in the workplace Strong time management and organisational skills; ability to prioritise your time across several busy matters Good written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders. You will receive tailored systems and processes training, along with a comprehensive induction program to set you up for success as an Administrative Assistant in the practice group. We are not currently considering university students for this role. 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. 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 AU LS G2 Syd C Level 3, Disputes Working Pattern Full time Location Sydney Contract type Maximum Term 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.