Personal Assistant

Hays · Darwin NT · Full time
Posted 7d ago

Personal Assistant

Hays
Darwin NT

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Full time

~$60k - $80k(Estimated)
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Provide high-quality administrative support to legal professionals.
  • Manage diary and appointment scheduling, correspondence, and documentation.
  • Assist with file administration and general administrative tasks.

Take the next step in your legal career with a reputed national law firm in Darwin.

Your new company
A well-established national law firm seeking a Personal Assistant to join their Darwin office. Supporting a friendly and approachable team of legal professionals, you'll have the opportunity to build a long-term career within a supportive environment that values initiative, adaptability and professional growth.

Your new role
Reporting primarily to the Practice Group Head, you will provide high-quality administrative support while also assisting members of the broader team as required. You will be supported by an established team of Personal Assistants both locally and remotely, ensuring you have guidance as you build your knowledge of the role and the firm's systems.
Key responsibilities will include:

  • Diary and appointment management
  • Preparing correspondence and documentation
  • Client and stakeholder liaison
  • File administration and document management
  • Billing and reporting support
  • General administrative support to lawyers and the broader team
  • Managing competing priorities and supporting day-to-day practice operations

What you'll need to succeed

  • Previous experience in a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Legal Assistant or administration role
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • The ability to learn new systems and software quickly
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • A proactive and team-oriented approach
  • High attention to detail and professionalism

Experience within a legal environment will be highly regarded. However, candidates from other professional services settings or large, fast-paced administrative environments will also be considered.

What you'll get in return

  • Permanent opportunity with long-term career prospects
  • Supportive onboarding and training from an established team
  • Friendly and approachable leadership team
  • Collaborative culture within a close-knit Darwin office
  • Opportunity to join a respected national organisation

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV at sumaita.islam@hays.com.au.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact me for a confidential discussion about your career.
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Skills

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Administrative supportAppointment managementAttention to detailBilling and reportingClient liaisonCorrespondence preparationDiary managementDocument managementDocumentation preparationFile administrationLegal environment experienceOrganisational skillsProactive approachStakeholder managementSystems and software learningTime management

Perks & benefits

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Collaborative cultureLong-term career prospectsSupportive onboarding and training