Careers

• Enjoy a varied role supporting administration across our Darwin office
• Broaden your experience with one of the largest and fastest growing legal partnerships in Australia
• Generous leave policies including purchased, parental and performance reward leave

About us

HWLE is not your typical law firm. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia shows that in our case, the differences are real. We deliver first class legal advice to our government and commercial clients in every state and territory across Australia. Firm wide, we have over 270 Partners and 1900 people.

The opportunity

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Administration Assistant to join our Darwin team on a full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with experience supporting an administrative team. If you are detail-oriented, customer-focused, enjoy working in the office five days per week, and are interested in gaining experience within a law firm, this role may be of interest to you.

The successful candidate will benefit from a handover with our current Administration Assistant, who is relocating interstate. This will provide a smooth transition into the role, with the successful applicant expected to commence in the position from December.

This hands-on role involves a high volume of day-to-day administrative tasks including:

• greet clients, answer calls, and manage messages professionally;
• update staff absences, order stationery and manage staff kitchen area;
• assist with admin tasks and provide IT support;
• handle mail, conduct external rounds, and manage filing;
• set up meeting rooms, book catering, and support office events;
• manage courier bookings and deliveries; and
• provide support with building & security maintenance when necessary.

To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have

• experience providing admin support and office service;
• excellent organisational skills with a mature, proactive approach;
• have excellent communication skills with a customer service approach;
• have strong teamwork skills; and
• experience working within a law firm is advantageous.

What we offer

• Unrivalled career pathways: Our unique meritocracy model proudly offers our staff career development, promoting talent based solely on merit. Our 180 day career forecasting sessions provide the platform to fast-track your progression.
• Culture: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture.
• Prestige: Join a firm consistently ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market, where your work is recognised nationally.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV via the 'Apply' function. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia to apply. HWLE also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

HWLE strives to create an inclusive environment where our people want and feel comfortable to bring their entire selves to work. Varied perspectives contribute to our collective success so whatever your background, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. If you have reasonable accessibility requirements that will enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process, please reach out to "Anthony Gosti (agosti@hwle.com.au)" for a confidential discussion.