Senior Executive Legal Assistant

Canberra Permanent AU$100,000 - AU$120,000 per year Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
Are you a highly organised, proactive, and resourceful professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, supporting a top-performing senior partner with exceptional organisational and communication skills? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
  • Support one of Canberra's leading senior law firm partners
  • High-level administrative support in a critical role

About Our Client

Our client is a progressive and innovative law firm, specialising in a wide range of legal areas. Renowned for their client-centric approach, they deliver practical, creative solutions tailored to their clients' unique needs. Their Canberra team is dynamic, collaborative, and committed to achieving exceptional outcomes while prioritising innovation and well-being.

Job Description

Seeking an outstanding Executive Personal Assistant to support one of our busiest and most well-regarded senior partners in Canberra. As one of the firm's top performers and highest billers, the partner brings in a significant volume of work and is renowned for their expertise and professional achievements. To help them streamline their day-to-day operations and maximise productivity, we need an exceptional Executive Assistant who can manage competing priorities with ease, ensuring everything runs smoothly.

The Successful Applicant

  • Proactively manage the partner's complex and ever-changing schedule, including meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for the partner, liaising with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders with professionalism and discretion.
  • Handle high volumes of correspondence, drafting responses, prioritising tasks, and ensuring timely follow-ups.
  • Assist with the preparation of client materials, presentations, and reports, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Monitor deadlines, commitments, and work flows, helping the partner stay on track and focused.
  • Anticipate needs and provide proactive support to minimise distractions and maximise efficiency.
  • Manage confidential information with the utmost integrity and discretion.
  • Support day to day with other additional tasks that arise.



What's on Offer

  • Proven experience: Minimum of 5 years' experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or similar role, ideally in a professional services or legal environment.
  • Organisational superstar: Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication skills: Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities, with confidence in liaising at all levels.
  • Tech-savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and able to quickly adapt to new systems and software.
  • Detail-oriented: A meticulous eye for detail, ensuring accuracy and high standards in all work.
  • Proactive problem-solver: Able to anticipate needs, think on your feet, and find solutions to challenges before they arise. Ability to make the executives working day easier by being across urgent tasks.
  • Discreet and professional: Able to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
  • Adaptable and flexible: Comfortable working in a fast-changing environment and managing the demands of a busy senior partner.



Contact
Jackie Jones
Quote job ref
JN-112024-6598424
Phone number
0420 353 352

Job summary

Function
Secretarial & Business Support
Specialisation
Executive Assistant
What is your industry?
Business Services
Location
Canberra
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jackie Jones
Consultant phone
0420 353 352
Job Reference
JN-112024-6598424
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

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