Job Description
2mo ago , from Norton Rose Fulbright Australia
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Norton Rose Fulbright is a global legal practice. We provide theworld's pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with afull business law service. We have more than **** lawyers based inover 50 cities across Europe, the United States, Canada, LatinAmerica, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and CentralAsia.
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The role
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We currently have an opportunity for an enthusiastic andcollaborative Practice Assistant to support our Sydney
IntellectualProperty
team. This is a permanent full-time role for a career PAwith the ability to WFH one day per week. The responsibilities areas follows:
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Responsibilities
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Coordinate monthly billing, process expenses and supportother financial activities including government clientreporting
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File and matter maintenance, including file opening,conflict checking and archiving
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Extensive diary management and email coordination
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General administrative assistance, including
documentpreparation,
photocopying, faxing and scanning ofdocuments
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Business Development tasks; including updating
marketingdatabases,
and event management
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Basic drafting of documents and correspondence
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Ad hoc duties as required
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What you'll need:
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Previous secretarial experience within a legal or
professionalservices
firm environment is essential, along with the ability tocollaborate as part of a team, confidently manage
changingpriorities,
interact effectively with clients and
internalstakeholders,
and be willing to assist the wider national practicesupport team as required. You will also be able to demonstrate:
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Previous experience working as a PA in a law firmenvironment ideally within an IP or litigationpractice




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Client service-orientated focus with the ability toprofessionally communicate with internal and external clientsat all levels
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Highly organised with a proactive approach to problemsolving and ability to work under pressure
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Excellent attention to detail and
professionalpresentation
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Willingness to embrace and adapt to change in a and suggestinnovative ways to add value to the practice
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Solid knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
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Exposure to practice management systems and end of monthbilling processes.
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Why Norton Rose Fulbright?
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At Norton Rose Fulbright, our Practice support professionals arehighly valued and integral to the overall success of the firm. While reporting directly to a supervising Partner, our PracticeAssistants also form part of a collaborative national PracticeSupport team which is led by the National Head of Practice Supportand local Practice Support Coordinators. The national team arecommitted to continuous improvement and connect through bi-monthlydevelopment forums and monthly newsletters, as well as tailoredlearning and development sessions to equip them with the tools theyneed for to establish a meaningful and rewarding career. Byinvesting in our legal support professionals, we have been able tosupport their career advancement within the firm, as
opportunitiesarise.
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Norton RoseFulbright values diversity and strives to create an
inclusiveenvironment.
We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australiahas been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality bythe Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as well as a gold tieremployer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian WorkplaceEquality Index. In **** we were re-accredited as a Family InclusiveWorkplace and always encourage people to discuss flexible andhybrid work options with us.
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We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islandercandidates to apply.
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To apply online click the 'Apply' button below. Ifyou require any adjustments to the recruitment process or if theapplication portal is inaccessible to you, please don't hesitate tocontact Yvette Borradale via **************
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for a
confidentialdiscussion.
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If you are trans or gender diverse and would like aconfidential discussion before applying, please contact YvetteBorradale ************** or Scott Baker *************.
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Please be aware in the course of routinework some of our lawyers and teams can be exposed todetails of trauma. The firm has controls in place
includingeducational
and psychological support. Our talent team can providefurther details.
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📌 Intellectual Property Practice Assistant - Hybrid & Growth (New South Wales)
🏢 Norton Rose Fulbright
📍 New South Wales