Practice Assistant

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia King & Wood Mallesons Full time

Get involved in high quality legal work in an exceptional team
- Leading top-tier law firm with excellent benefits
- We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to enrich our culture

Who are we?

We are Asia’s top tier international law firm with 25 offices and almost 3,000 lawyers strategically positioned in the world's growth markets and financial centres. 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.

Role Detail

We are looking for a Practice Assistant to join our Melbourne Trade Marks team and support partner, Bill Ladas.

This role entails independently managing new instructions, allocating tasks among legal staff, and overseeing docketing and billing processes. You'll verify and pay overseas agent invoices, initiate billing guides, and conduct initial bill reviews. You'll also draft cost estimates, send docketing reminders for deadlines, and ensure compliance with special billing requirements for select clients. Additionally, you'll send non-billable reminders to clients as needed, ensuring comprehensive client service.

About You
- Minimum of 2 years in a legal support role (such as Legal Assistant, Practice Assistant, Legal Executive or Legal Secretary)
- Extensive understanding of billing procedures within a legal setting or a solid background in accounting/finance - 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

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 Quinn O’Brien at


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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