Administrative Assistant

The purpose of this role to contribute to the effectiveness of the Perth office by providing comprehensive and efficient support to internal and external clients in order that the business objectives of the firm are achieved.

Team

Kennedys is a global, UK-based firm, and has had a presence in Sydney, Australia since 2006. In 2017, Kennedys opened an office in Melbourne, followed by Perth in 2021.As of July 2022, Kennedys now also hasan office in Brisbane.

Key Responsibilities

Court filing – both electronic and in person

Daily banking

To use correctly delivery labels and identify classes of all outgoing post in accordance with the Firm’s procedures

Document and package delivery and collection

Document archiving

Empty and manage confidential recycling bins

Archiving and retrieval of files from storage when required

To use the photocopying equipment to achieve copies of the correct standard in line with the Firm’s and department’s requirements

To make appointments, arrange meetings and maintain an up to date diary

Monitoring and overseeing stationery and printer supplies

Attending to the general cleanliness of the utility room and general office area

Prioritise work to accommodate urgent requests

Required experience

The ability to co-ordinate work activities and prioritise tasks/multi-task

The ability to carry out duties and meet deadlines in accordance with instructions

The ability to perform tasks to a high standard

A high level of understanding of office applications and equipment required to complete your tasks to a high standard

Communicate effectively in a business environment

About Kennedys

Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. With over 2,400 people worldwide across 44 offices in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and America we have some of the most respected legal minds in their field.

Our lawyers handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, and provide a range of specialist legal services, for many industry sectors but we have particular expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, especially in defending insurance and liability claims.

We’re a fresh-thinking firm, and we’re not afraid to bring challenging new perspectives to the table way beyond the traditional realm of legal services. We empower our clients with a diverse range of ideas, tools and technology to make their lives easier, as well as delivering exceptional results, every time.

What do we have to offer?

We welcome high-performing lawyers, business services professionals, secretaries, graduates and apprentices to join our rapidly expanding global firm. Whatever your role at Kennedys, you’ll be involved in exciting and stimulating work, where your input will make a difference.

Our culture and values form a big part of who we are and we take them seriously. We make a difference by being approachable,straightforward, supportive and distinctive. Our values are at the core of who we are and what make us a great firm to work with and for.

We develop careers in an innovative and collaborative global environment, with our values at the core. We believe that supporting individual growth and development puts us in the best position to attract and retain talented individuals. Regardless of role or level, everyone has access to virtual learning to help you develop your skills, wherever you are in the world. A variety of other exciting opportunities are available including secondments to clients and our global offices as well as a comprehensive benefits package (details are available upon request).

We’ve created a culture based on client service, professional excellence, hard work and trust. We deeply value the relationships we build with our clients and we know that they value our warm, friendly human approach. We are here to provide answers, recommendations, strategy and tactics.

Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. We expect all employees to be aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures within their jurisdiction, including those relating to Information Security, Data Protection and Quality Management, refer any breach promptly to Risk & Compliance and to complete all mandatory training when requested.