Graduate Practice Assistant

Are you a recent graduate of a business administration certificate/diploma or similar, a High School graduate or early in your career and interested in a role as a Legal Assistant? We have an exciting opportunity for 3 Junior Legal Assistants to join our 12-month training program. This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in a dynamic legal environment while gaining valuable skills and experience in a top tier law firm.

About you

You will have or be willing to learn:
- An interest in working as part of a team- Ability to manage competing priorities- Experience with Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint-
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, choosing an appropriate style for their audience- Well-developed people skills- Confidence and ability to use initiative appropriately- Effective planning and organisational skills- Reliability

Your role

You will be part of our Practice Assistant team to provide administrative and operational assistance across a range of tasks in our Sydney office.

Our dedicated coaches and Senior Practice Assistants will provide the guidance and support you need to thrive in the team. As part of our training program, you will be involved in a variety of tasks with our Senior Practice Assistants, including:
- Deliver exceptional client service to both external and internal clients.- Provide administrative support, including generating reports, managing expenses, and assisting with document amendments and management (printing, filing, archiving).- Support our client relationship management software by recording business development activities and maintaining accurate contact records.- Proactively manage the billing process, including entering time and preparing bills in a timely manner.- Assist with client pitches and coordinate client events.- Open files promptly, conduct conflict searches, and obtain necessary approvals.- Support matter financials by creating and amending billing narratives and drafting/finalizing bills.

What we offer- Comprehensive training and mentorship in a supportive environment.- Opportunities to develop essential skills for a successful career in legal administration.- A chance to work alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic corporate setting.

Your development

As part of the KWM team, you will have the opportunity to participate in various learning programs that develops you professionally and personally. During each rotation you will work closely with a coach who will provide on the job training and guidance to help you become the best you can be.

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


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.

Next Steps

If you have any questions or need any further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to

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.

Diversity and Inclusion