About this role
Practice Assistant – Real Estate
- Be hands-on in providing team support in this full-time permanent position supporting two Partners and their team
- Join a top-tier law firm committed to innovation and continuous improvement with excellent benefits on offer
- Thrive in a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing
Role Detail
We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented and experienced Practice Assistant to join our Melbourne Real Estate team. You will have the opportunity to work with Partner and Practice Leader, Simone Menz and Partner Andrew Barrett and their friendly team.
This position is being offered on a full-time, permanent basis and offers the chance to take initiative and anticipate the needs of the Partners and their team. In this role you will leverage your exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail to stay one step ahead.
The key responsibilities for this role include:
- Preparing, formatting, and amending legal documents
- Handling billing, expenses, and WIP reporting
- Opening and closing files, archiving, and maintaining electronic and physical filing systems
- Building and maintaining strong client and internal relationships
- Liaising with clients, answering calls, and taking messages
- Managing diaries, inboxes, meetings, and travel arrangements
- Maintaining confidentiality and data protection at all times
- Providing ad hoc general administrative support including scanning and printing
If you thrive in a dynamic legal environment and are ready to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply!
About You
- Minimum of 3 years 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 is highly regarded
- Ability to handle competing priorities
- Typing speed of 70+ wpm
- Advanced knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to analyse, problem solve and apply appropriate use of judgement
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, choosing an appropriate style for your audience
- Strong attention to detail
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
Who are we?
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.
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 at sophie.larrett@au.kwm.com
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
King & Wood Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people’s different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages.
If you are unsure if you meet all criteria for this role, but have a passion for delivering high quality work, developing your skills and realising your full potential, then we encourage you to apply and have a further conversation about how you could fit at KWM.
We have a range of inclusive hiring practices – if you would like to seek workplace adjustments to complete your application please contact the Recruitment contact for this role or email careers@kwm.com.
Agencies - please note that we are not currently accepting applications from agencies for this role.