Legal Secretary - Corporate

Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions | Sydney Metropolitan

Closing date: 08/05/2024



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About the role We are currently seeking an intermediate to senior legal secretary to join our Corporate team based in our Sydney office. This role presents a fantastic opportunity to join a growing practice and be involved in interesting work within a vibrant, collaborative and friendly environment.

Reporting to a partner and supporting a team, this role will provide high touch secretarial support to the practice.

What does the role involve? Administrative support to partners and fee earners in the practice; Managing the client lifecycle from opening new matters to completion; Completing and overseeing the monthly billing process Preparation of client correspondence and reports; and Assisting with general client queries. About you The ideal candidate will have 3 - 5 years' experience supporting a partner in all facets of their practice area, preferably within a medium to large sized firm.

To be successful in this role you will be a self-starter who works efficiently, uses your initiative and has exemplary attention to detail. You are highly organised and proactive in your approach to tasks and take a genuine interest in the work performed by the practice.

We value our culture at K&L Gates and are proud of our friendly and respectful reputation. We are looking for a likeminded individual who in addition to possessing technical excellence is able to work collaboratively in a team to get things done.

Strong Microsoft Office skills are essential, as are excellent communication skills. You will be capable of using automated billing systems and client relationship management software (Elite 3E and InterAction is what we use).

The extras K&L Gates promotes equal opportunities for all employees to progress in their careers.

Social events - social club and sporting teams Health and wellbeing program including a gym subsidy Pro-bono programs and community involvement via our workplace giving program Global Day of Service and charitable fundraisers Salary continuance insurance 26 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer Purchased annual leave About Us The firm's Australian operations provide vast knowledge of the Australian legal marketplace across a wide spectrum of industries. With lawyers located in four established offices in Australia's leading financial and commercial centres and possessing substantial experience.

At K&L Gates, we foster an inclusive and collaborative environment across our fully integrated global platform that enables us to diligently combine the knowledge and expertise of our people to create teams that provide exceptional client solutions. We marry process with vision, success with dedication, method with passion, and innovation with creativity. The outcome: The K&L Gates Experience.

Located across five continents, we represent a broad array of leading global corporations in every major industry, capital markets participants, and ambitious middle-market and emerging growth companies. We also serve public sector entities, educational institutions, philanthropic organisations, and individuals. Our lawyers counsel clients on their most sophisticated legal challenges in all areas of corporate and regulatory law as well as litigation.

We are leaders in legal issues relating to industries critical to the economies of both the developed and developing worlds—technology, manufacturing, energy, transportation, telecommunications, financial services, and life sciences, among others.

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K&L Gates is an equal opportunity employer and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of those with a disability. We welcome applications from people who have an indigenous and/or culturally and linguistically diverse background.