Executive Assistant

Global law firm Clyde & Co is currently recruiting an experienced Executive Assistant / Legal Secretary to support a Partner and small team of Lawyers in our Perth office.

About The Role

You will leverage your strong legal support background, forward-thinking approach, and initiative to:

• Provide executive-level support to a Partner
• Manage time efficiently to complete tasks
• Handle inbox and email management with attention to detail
• Organise diary, meetings, flights, and accommodation
• Act as the Partner's point of contact, prioritise requests
• Prepare and review high-level communications
• Manage competing priorities and maintain confidentiality
• Handle monthly billing and client SLA requirements
• Address client and matter queries, from opening to closure
• Record fee earner business development activities
• Develop excellent working relationships with clients
• Perform ad hoc duties as required
  
  

About You

• 3+ years' legal admin or professional services experience
• Proficiency across all Microsoft Office applications
• Superior attention to detail
• High level of professionalism and service excellence with clear communication
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team environment
• Experience with Elite 3E and iManage will be highly regarded
• Positive attitude to work, and an adaptable and collaborative approach.
  
  

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 490 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

We offer a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning and wellbeing initiatives.

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our core values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.

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