Team Assistant (Administration Assistant)

Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a determination to go beyond the ordinary by outpacing change. We have a community of 4800+ people across over 30 offices globally and are a trusted adviser to top corporates, financial institutions and governments. What sets us apart is our ambition for our people and our clients.

What makes Ashurst a great place to work?

• Market leading parental leave of 26 weeks paid leave irrespective of gender.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, gym membership and corporate health plans.
• We have a strong commitment to social impact, demonstrated by our extensive volunteering and pro-bono opportunities, as well as our award-winning social inclusion and mobility programs.
• We are committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

The Opportunity

We currently have an opportunity for a Team Assistant (Administration Assistant) to join our Sydney office on a full time, permanent basis.

Our Team Assistants work closely with legal staff and Practice Executives to provide proactive and effective general administrative assistance.

This is a fantastic opportunity if you have a keen interest in developing your legal administrative career and are looking to expand your current administrative skill set within the legal industry. You will be provided full training and our Team Leaders will support you in developing and growing your career as part of our legal support operations team.

A full job description including a breakdown of responsibilities can be found attached to the role on our careers page https://www.ashurst.com/en/careers/

We are interested in hearing from people who have:

• Strong organisational skills and ability to plan and prioritise effectively.
• Resilience, with the ability to thrive and effectively work with continuous change, challenging stakeholders and tight deadlines.
• A methodical approach, with high levels of attention to detail.
• A willingness to demonstrate flexibility, and adjust priorities or working hours when necessary.
• An excellent level of technical ability in Microsoft programs, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

We value diverse perspectives at Ashurst, so even if you don't feel you meet all of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply.

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, please contact: ***email_hidden*** for a confidential conversation.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Ashurst. We prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.