Practice Assistant
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Job Description
Practice Assistant Dispute Resolution
- Play a pivotal role in supporting a Partner and her team ensuring seamless day-today operations
- Join a top-tier international law firm with an outstanding reputation and excellent benefits
- Be part of a collaborative diverse and inclusive culture
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Practice Assistant to join our Canberra Dispute Resolution team providing dedicated support to Partner Emma Lawrence and her broader team.
This is a full-time opportunity for someone who thrives on taking initiative anticipating needs and ensuring smooth running of a busy practice. With your exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail you will keep things one step ahead.
The key responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the following:
- Preparing formatting and amending legal documents
- Managing diaries inbox and travel arrangements
- Building and maintaining strong client and internal relationships
- Monitoring deadlines and coordinating court filings
- Handling billing expenses and reporting
- Matter management including opening/closing files archiving electronic/physical filing
- Providing general administrative support as required
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety takes ownership of their work and can balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
About You
To succeed in this role you will bring:
- At least 5 years experience in a legal support role (Legal Assistant Practice Assistant legal Executive or Legal Secretary)
- Strong knowledge of the billing process in a legal environment Elite 3E experience is highly regarded
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Typing speed of 70 wpm
- Advanced proficiency in Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong problem-solving skills with sound judgment and attention to detail
- Clear and confident communication with the ability to adapt style to your audience
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and collaborative approach
Who are we
A firm born in Asia underpinned by world class capability.
With over 3000 lawyers in 26 global locations we help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth.
Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform. We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.
Why work with us
We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected valued and supported both personally and professionally and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge driving innovative solutions for our clients and creating positive social impact.
As part of the KWM community youll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives benefits policies and processes to enable you to achieve your career goals.
At KWM well provide you with the platform to Learn Master Lead.
How to apply
Please apply by selecting the apply now link below and completing an online application form.
For further information on this role please contact Sophie Larrett at
King & Wood Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. We welcome value support and harness the positive benefits that peoples different life experiences bring especially as they relate to gender sexual orientation culture faith disability and life stages.
If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.
All job applications must be submitted through LinkedIn or an authorised agency applications through any other third-party websites will not be accepted.
Agencies - please note that we are not currently accepting applications from agencies for this role.
Employment Type
Full-Time
