Practice Assistant (Legal AssistantLegal Secretary)

Canberra - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Practice Assistant (Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary) Mergers & Acquisitions

Play a key role in supporting a Partner and her team ensuring seamless day-to-day operations
Join a top-tier law firm with an outstanding reputation and excellent benefits
Be part of a collaborative diverse and inclusive culture

About the Role

We are seeking an organised and proactive Practice Assistant to join our Canberra Mergers & Acquisitions this role you will provide dedicated support to Partner Lizzie Knight and her broader team.

This is a full-time opportunity for someone who thrives on using their 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
Conducting conflict searches and drafting appointment letters
Managing diaries inbox and travel arrangements
Building and maintaining strong client and internal relationships
Monitoring deadlines and coordinating court filings
Handling billing expenses and WIP 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 1 year experience in a legal support role (Legal Assistant Practice Assistant legal Executive or Legal Secretary)
Good 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

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.

We live by our Principles and strive for mastery in all that we do. We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development career and leadership opportunities.

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

Diversity & Inclusion

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.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Practice Assistant (Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary) Mergers & Acquisitions Play a key role in supporting a Partner and her team ensuring seamless day-to-day operationsJoin a top-tier law firm with an outstanding reputation and excellent benefitsBe part of a collaborative diverse and inclusive cult...