The Opportunity Are you a proactive and experienced Legal Assistant ready to thrive in a fast-paced, high-calibre legal environment? Our industry-leading Projects, Energy & Infrastructure (PEI) practice group is growing—and we’re looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our collaborative team of six Legal Assistants and two Administrative Assistants. The role: You’ll be the trusted right hand to two Partners and a team of senior lawyers, playing a pivotal role in ensuring seamless operations and delivering exceptional client service. This is your opportunity to make a real impact in a team that values precision, initiative, and professionalism. What your day could look like: Navigating complex billing processes and managing client-specific admin with finesse Owning file management from opening to closing matters Coordinating internal and external appointments for busy Partners Supporting business development efforts and preparing for key events Mentoring and coaching Administrative Assistants to help them grow Juggling a wide range of responsibilities with confidence and care What we’re looking for: A Legal Assistant who thrives in a dynamic environment, brings a solutions-focused mindset, and is passionate about delivering top-tier support. Skills & experience: To be successful in this role, you will have: 3 years Legal Assistant experience Experience supporting at least 1 Partner in a busy practice group Ability to anticipate Partner requirements Previous matter management experience Previous billing experience is essential (Aderant Expert experience is desirable) Strong time management skills Impeccable attention to detail Exceptional written and verbal communication Applications: Please upload a copy of your most recent resume via this advertisement. We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as an essential part of our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve continuous high performance. This is a key part of our values - Human, Bold, and Outstanding. What you can expect from us: We are 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. Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia's market leading law firm. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Recruitment team is directly managing this vacancy. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require additional assistance. Thank you. Team Projects, Energy & Infra Working Pattern Full time Location Melbourne 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.