Practice Assistant
2 days ago
Get involved in high quality legal work in an exceptional team
- Leading international law firm with excellent benefits
- We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to enrich our culture and performance
Our Sydney office has an exciting opportunity for a proactive, initiative-driven Practice Assistant to join their Competition team.
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.
About the role
We are seeking a skilled Practice Assistant to join the Competition team and to support partners, Luke Woodward, Wayne Leach and Christopher Kok, as well as the wider competition team.
The position is full-time and will work closely with and support the existing part time Practice Assistant. You will also work closely with other Practice Assistants in our National Competition Team.
This role offers the chance take initiative and anticipate the needs of the team, leveraging your exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail to stay one step ahead. Daily tasks will vary but will involve legal document management, client relations, financial administration, file management, diary management, travel coordination, and general administrative support.
What experience are we looking for?
- Minimum of 1 year 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 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
What we offer
We will provide you with the opportunity to work in talented teams in a flexible, inclusive and innovative environment. Our holistic wellbeing programs also support mental and physical health, including access to a broad range of mental health resources, gym memberships, flu vaccinations and skin cancer checks.
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
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.
For further information on this role, please contact Quinn O’Brien at
.
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