Team Executive

Allens

. Work with Partners, senior legal operatives and Practice Executives in the Sydney office .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeSydney • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial administration, including billing and reporting, while effectively collaborating with stakeholders to maintain high service standards. Proficient in drafting and document production, with a strong focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial AdministrationStrong Written CommunicationOrganisational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

BillingE-BillingDocument ProductionCost EstimatesReportingPractice Management Processes

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailInitiativeProactivityInfluencing SkillsDesire to Learn

Tools & Technologies

Emerging TechnologiesAI

Industry Keywords

Law FirmProfessional ServicesOperational ExcellencePractice Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with Partners, senior legal operatives and Practice Executives in the Sydney office
Assist Practice Executives with matter financial administration, including billing, e-billing, tracking non-dispatched bills, missing timesheets, cost estimates, reporting, closure and archiving
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to maintain high-quality work and service standards
Provide support during Practice Executives' annual and sick leave
Organise firm events, including corporate tables, business and industry events, client events and staff events
Manage administrative client requirements throughout the matter lifecycle
Provide guidance on drafting, document production and practice management processes and procedures
Support continuous improvement and digital innovation, including emerging technologies such as AI

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in a similar role, ideally within a law firm; experience in finance, accounting or other professional services firms also considered
Commitment to promoting operational excellence among Practice Support staff and leading by example
Strong written communication skills and keen attention to detail
Ability to draft correspondence, presentations, pitch documents and slide packs quickly and accurately
Strong organisational skills
Ability to thrive in an environment of continuous change and work with challenging clients or stakeholders
High degree of initiative, proactivity and problem-solving skills
Willingness to take ownership of tasks and projects and deliver innovative solutions
Strong influencing skills and ability to manage upwards with stakeholders
Desire to learn, grow, network and mentor others

Benefits

Comp & perks

Market competitive fixed remuneration
Employee recruitment referral program
Discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets
Health and travel insurance
Charity matched funding program
Fully subsidised gym memberships
Annual flu vaccinations
Skin checks
In-house snacks and catered meals
Subsidised sporting and social activities
Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families
Regular wellbeing sessions with in-house consulting Psychologist
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Equipment to support working from home
Ability to purchase additional annual leave
26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees
High quality executive coaching to support the transition
Team-based recognition including social activities
Contribution-based recognition activities
Annual Allens Values Awards
Workplace giving and volunteering programs
Learning and development opportunities
International secondments through the Linklaters alliance