Practice Assistant

3 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia empire group Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

The Opportunity

A prestigious international law firm is seeking a Practice Assistant to support a Partner and their busy Dispute Resolution team in Canberra. This is a permanent full-time opportunity, with an immediate temporary start available while the permanent role is being finalised.

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless day-to-day operation of the practice, supporting high-quality legal work with exceptional organisational and administrative support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drafting, formatting, and amending legal documents and correspondence
  • Diary management, inbox coordination, and travel bookings
  • Liaising with clients, counsel, and internal stakeholders
  • Monitoring court deadlines and managing filings
  • Preparing and processing monthly billing and expense claims
  • File and matter management, both physical and electronic
  • Providing general administrative and secretarial support to the team

About You

The successful candidate will bring:

  • 5+ years' experience in a legal support role (Legal Assistant, Secretary, or Practice Assistant)
  • Strong understanding of legal billing and matter processes (Elite 3E experience highly regarded)
  • High attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused approach
  • Excellent time management and multitasking skills
  • Advanced MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • A collaborative and professional attitude

Why Apply?

  • Work with a leading international law firm in a collaborative and inclusive team
  • Permanent full-time role with the option to commence immediately on a temporary basis
  • High-profile matters and excellent professional development opportunities
  • Modern Canberra office with excellent facilities
  • Supportive workplace culture that values excellence, diversity, and growth

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion regarding this role or to explore other career opportunities, please contact:

Tarnya Mangano | Partner

Ref No: 28942

Email:

Phone:

Please send your CV in Microsoft Word format.

Tarnya Mangano, Partner - Support Recruiter at Empire Group. With 30 years of recruitment experience in the industry, she is passionate about helping her candidates reach their goals. If this opportunity isn't what you are looking for, reach out and using her extensive network, Tarnya can connect you with your next opportunity.

At Empire Group, we value diversity and are committed to equitable recruitment. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and other underrepresented groups to apply. Our focus is on creating fair, accessible, and culturally safe recruitment processes that genuinely reflect and respect the communities we serve.

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