Practice Assistant

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia King & Wood Mallesons Full time

Great PA Opportunity in the Dispute Resolution space
- Get involved in high quality work within an exceptional team
- Work at a top-tier international law firm with excellent benefits on offer
- As a leading law firm, we actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to enrich our culture

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Practice Assistant to join our Melbourne Dispute Resolution team, supporting Partner James Russell, as well as the broader team.

This position is being offered on a full-time, permanent basis and offers the chance to take initiative and anticipate the needs of the team, leveraging your exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail to stay one step ahead.

Daily duties will vary but will encompass tasks such as billing, legal document management, diary management, file maintenance, coordinating travel, overseeing financial administration, delivering top client service, and providing general administrative assistance.

About You
- Minimum of 2 years in a legal support role (such as Legal Assistant, Practice Assistant, legal Executive or Legal Secretary)
- Sound knowledge of the monthly billing process in a legal environment - experience with Elite is highly regarded
- Typing speed of 70+ wpm
- Advanced knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, choosing an appropriate style for their audience
- Well-developed interpersonal skills

Who are we?

A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class capability.

With over 3000 lawyers in 29 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


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 you’ll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives,

benefits

, policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals..

At KWM, we’ll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.

How to apply

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 people’s 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.

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