AddressThat's our commitment. This is your opportunity.
An exciting opportunity has become available for a high performing Senior Legal Assistant to join DLA Piper's Secretarial Team in our Perth Office.
In this dynamic position, you will be part of a collaborative team where you will provide a range of administrative support to multiple fee earners across the firm working as a Float Legal Assistant. You will also play a part in our new forming Virtual Float team, supporting multiple practice areas nationally in a remote capacity.
We would like to hear from you if you are a dedicated business support professional who values the impact of the secretarial function to us achieving our collective firm goals. You're a team player who enjoys collaborating with peers in delivering an exceptional service.
ABOUT YOU
- 5+ years experience working in a similar role within a law firm or professional services environment
- Excellent communication skills (both written and oral), demonstrate an eye for detail and approach your tasks with enthusiasm and pride
- Thrive in a fast-paced working environment, and relish the opportunity to exercise your proven time management and organisational skills to deliver excellent client service
- Demonstrate advanced proficiency in the MS Suite.
We are looking for experience in:
- A float support role
- Word processing, document preparation and drafting correspondence
- Financials - including external/internal billing and reporting, and third party invoicing
- Liaising with both internal and external clients as required
- Organising travel arrangements
- Entering client details into a contacts database
- Creating new client matter files, closing and archiving client matter files
- Preparation of documents for international board calls
- Mentoring of junior Legal Assistant staff
- All general administrative tasks including filing and photocopying
