Practice Assistant

2 weeks ago

Canberra, Australia King & Wood Mallesons Full time

**Job no**: 497704

**Work type**: Full time - Permanent

**Location**: Canberra

**Categories**: Mergers & Acquisitions

**Make an impact in this unique Practice Assistant role, showcasing your adaptability and methodical approach**

**Get involved in high quality legal work in an exceptional team**

**Leading international law firm with excellent benefits**

Our Canberra office has an exciting opportunity for a highly adaptable and proactive Practice Assistant to join their Corporate M&A Practice and provide support to Partner Annabel Griffin and her team.

**Who are we?**

We are Asia’s top tier international law firm with deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years. With 30 offices, we have over 3,000 lawyers strategically positioned on the ground in the world's growth markets and financial centres.

**About the role**

We are seeking a highly adaptable, methodical, and proactive Practice Assistant to provide support and take control in a fast-paced environment, where organizational skills and ability to stay one step ahead will make a significant impact.

Annabel's practice specializes in commercial transactions, technology, data, and intellectual property. She provides guidance on regulated activities, data sharing, and supports government programs and regulatory reform. Annabel is actively involved in the ACT innovation sector, passionate about innovation in business and government, and helps clients adopt technology solutions. As KWM's Government Sector lead, she coordinates over 230 lawyers across jurisdictions, ensuring government clients have access to the best resources for projects benefiting citizens.

For seasoned Practice Assistants with a strong technical background, this role offers the chance take initiative and anticipate the needs of the Partner and team, leveraging your exceptional organizational skills. Daily tasks will vary but will involve legal document management, client relations, financial administration, file management, collaboration with the Business Development team, diary management, travel coordination, and general administrative support.

**What experience are we looking for?**
- Minimum of 3 years or more in a legal support role (such as Legal Assistant, Practice Assistant, Legal Executive or Legal Secretary)- Have/or the ability to obtain a Security Clearance (must be Australian Citizen)- Excellent attention to detail and communication skills - to deliver quality work and service to the team- 70 wpm typing speed with a high level of accuracy- First rate project management skills - you will be responsible for managing the diaries of your authors- Outstanding editing skills - you will assist with the preparation of complex documents, ensuring compliance with firm style (e.g. deeds, agreements, memorandums of advice etc)- Excellent computer literacy and document management skills - you will audio/copy type and store documents electronically- Diplomacy to deal with confidential matters - you will know about sensitive high profile deals before they have been made public.**Why work with us?**

We promote a culture based on respect, trust, inclusivity, diversity, flexibility, mastery and growth. We seek to create a workplace where our people are proud to work and where their ambitions can be realised. Connection with our people is a priority, we offer targeted and meaningful conversations around professional and personal development, with regular feedback and coaching.

**What else we’ll offer**
- Access to market leading work in your chosen specialty, and the opportunity to work with leaders in their fields- Flexible ways of working and various leave arrangements to balance your work and life commitments- Holistic wellbeing programs supporting mental and physical health, including access to a broad range of mental health resources, EAP, gym memberships, flu vaccinations, skin cancer checks and in house catered meals.- Dynamic Learning Environment: Engage in ongoing professional development, gaining exposure to various areas of the business, and honing your skills to become an invaluable asset- Corporate discounts on health and general insurance, superannuation advice and other products and services**How to apply**

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 people’s different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual orientation, culture, faith, disability and life stages.

**Advertised**: 01 Jun 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**:

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