Job Description

​​Looking for Philippines-based candidates

Job Role: Executive Assistant

Compensation range $1,500-2,000 AUD / Monthly

Engagement type: Independent Contractor Agreement

Work Schedule: This role is expected to align with the AU business hours (approx. 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday) for collaboration, but as a contractor, you’ll have flexibility in how you manage your time.

Who We Are: At Hunt St, we help Australian companies hire top remote talent in the Philippines. For this role, you will be engaged directly by the client as an independent contractor. We are not an outsourcing agency. All of our roles are 100% remote so you'll be able to work from home.

Who The Client Is: They are a specialist litigation firm dedicated to complex commercial and tax disputes, combining deep legal expertise with disciplined project management. By focusing solely on high-stakes matters, they provide sharper strategies, clearer processes, and more predictable outcomes for their clients.

As the Executive Assistant you will act as the Managing Director’s right hand and organisational “front lobe”, owning his time, priorities and workflow so he can operate at maximum effectiveness. This role requires anticipation, judgment and absolute discretion. You will not wait for direction, you will stay ahead of it.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diary & priorities: Ruthlessly manage time, prepare daily briefings, ensure nothing is dropped
• Gatekeeping: Control access, triage communications, represent the Managing Director with polish and confidence
• Travel & hospitality: Seamlessly coordinate end-to-end travel and secure high-quality restaurant bookings
• Business development & marketing: Liaise with Marketing, track BD activity, ensure preparation for client and referrer interactions
• Execution & organisation: Create structure, remove friction, and maintain momentum across all commitments
• Personal support: Provide discreet, efficient support where required
• Confidentiality: Handle all matters with absolute discretion

Requirements

• Proven experience supporting a senior executive (legal/professional services preferred)
• Exceptional written and spoken English
• Polished phone and Microsoft Teams presence
• Outstanding judgment, prioritisation and follow-through
• Highly proactive, organised and calm under pressure
• Confident gatekeeper, able to prioritise, push back and protect time

Why This Role:

• True partner-style EA role with autonomy and impact
• Exposure to firm leadership and high-level client work
• Involvement in business development and marketing initiatives
• Fully remote, high-responsibility position

Work Arrangement & Expectations:

This is a remote role that will be set up as an independent contractor engagement.

To ensure alignment and transparency, successful candidates will be expected to:

• Disclose any existing ongoing roles or client work
• Reflect this engagement on their LinkedIn profile (clearly marked as “Independent Contractor”)