Practice Assistant

Practice Assistant – King & Wood Mallesons
We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Practice Assistant to join our Canberra Dispute Resolution team, providing dedicated support to Partner Emma Lawrence and her broader team.
This is a full-time opportunity for someone who thrives on taking initiative, anticipating needs and ensuring smooth running of a busy practice. With your exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail, you will keep things one step ahead.
Key Responsibilities
Preparing, formatting and amending legal documents
Managing diaries, inbox and travel arrangements
Building and maintaining strong client and internal relationships
Monitoring deadlines and coordinating court filings
Handling billing, expenses and reporting
Matter management, including opening/closing files, archiving, electronic/physical filing
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership of their work and can balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
About You
At least 5 years' experience in a legal support role (Legal Assistant, Practice Assistant, legal Executive or Legal Secretary)
Strong knowledge of the billing process in a legal environment - Elite 3E experience is highly regarded
Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Typing speed of 70+ wpm
Advanced proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Strong problem-solving skills, with sound judgment and attention to detail
Clear and confident communication, with the ability to adapt style to your audience
Well-developed interpersonal skills and collaborative approach
About Us
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 unmatched 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
Please apply by selecting the "apply now" link below and completing an online application form.
For further information on this role, please contact
Sophie Larrett
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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.
All job applications must be submitted through kwm.com, LinkedIn or an authorised agency; applications through any other third-party websites will not be accepted.
Agencies - please note that we are not currently accepting applications from agencies for this role.
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