Practice Administrator - Melbourne, Australia - Budage Pty Limited

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    Practice Administrator (Legal Secretary) - Major Projects & Construction, Melbourne

  • Join a top-tier Australian law firm
  • Permanent, full-time opportunity based in Melbourne
  • Provide direct and high-level support to a Partner and their team within our Major Projects & Construction (MPC) Practice
  • Collaborate and contribute to a successful and impactful team
  • The role

    Key responsibilities

  • Provide high-level secretarial and administrative support for a Partner and team of practitioners within our MPC Practice
  • Manage general accounts, monthly billing, client reporting, and expenses with a keen eye for detail
  • File management and handling including opening and closing files and matters
  • Undertaking conflict searches on firm data base, preparing conflict emails
  • Reviewing third party invoices and preparing client Work Orders
  • Work as part of a cohesive team of Practice Administrators supporting the wider MPC team and be willing to step in and assist other MPC team members during busy periods
  • Skills & Experience

    To excel in this role, we are seeking a candidate with;

  • Proven and distinguished experience in an administrative and/or secretarial role
  • Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail
  • Strong multitasking and prioritization skills, especially in high-pressure situations
  • A flexible and proactive approach with a demonstrable drive to contribute to the business's profound success
  • The ability to build and nurture positive relationships with colleagues and clients
  • Advanced technical skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
  • Proficiency in billing processes, with previous experience using Aderant Expert software desirable