Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals. Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years. As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world’s largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas. We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources. And we’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world. All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition – which is to help you achieve yours. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambition The Opportunity Join Our Melbourne Team as a Full-Time Administrative Assistant! We’re on the lookout for a friendly, organised Administrative Assistant to join our Melbourne office full-time, in person. You’ll be part of our busy Disputes team, working alongside supportive Legal Assistants and gaining hands‑on experience in a top-tier global firm. Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:15pm Location: Melbourne office (full-time on-site) Role type: Permanent full-time What You'll Be Doing Every day will bring something new! You'll be: Keeping things running smoothly by managing competing tasks and deadlines Helping the team with matter management, time recording and monthly billing Pitching in with business development tasks and helping organise client/team events Handling scanning, printing, photocopying and general document support Supporting day to day office needs like processing mail, booking rooms, managing expenses, and updating documents What We’re Looking For You’ll fit right in if you’re someone who: Has administrative experience in a professional setting Has great attention to detail and pride in doing things well Is confident using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Brings a can-do attitude and enjoys helping others Can handle busy workloads and stay organised Communicates clearly and builds positive working relationships Is curious about new tech and open to learning, even better if you’re excited about AI! Please note: We’re not currently considering law students for this position. What you can expect from us We’re a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions. We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you. We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals. We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you’ll have it and we’ll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control. For more benefits on offer such as our holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click here . Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia’s market leading law firm. We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding. Team Disputes Working Pattern Full time Location Melbourne Contract type Permanent Contract Diversity & Inclusion We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.
