Legal Assistant, Projects, Energy & Infrastructure

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.
• 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.hsfkramer.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.

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.