Practice Assistant – Construction Litigation

King & Wood Mallesons

Melbourne, Australia
Strong legal support background
Practice management capability
Billing and wip discipline
This is a full-time, 12-month contract opportunity to cover parental leave for a Partner in the Construction Litigation practice

Job Summary

  • This is a full-time, 12-month contract opportunity to cover parental leave for a Partner in the Construction Litigation practice.
  • The role involves acting as an operational anchor by tracking client matters, managing deadlines, and driving follow-through on key actions.
  • Candidates must demonstrate strong judgment and the ability to operate autonomously while maintaining a calm and steady approach in a fast-paced environment.

Matching Summary

This is a full-time, 12-month contract opportunity to cover parental leave for a Partner in the Construction Litigation practice.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strong legal support background
  • Practice management capability
  • Billing and WIP discipline
  • Elite 3E experience highly regarded
  • Exceptional organisational skills

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in transactional or litigation practices
  • Limited formal court work exposure
  • Calm resilient approach under pressure
  • Compassionate team culture focus
  • Proactive initiative in high-volume environment

Key Requirements

  • Strong legal support background essential
  • Confidence using legal systems and processes
  • Australian citizenship or permanent resident status required

Work Rights

Must be Australian citizen or permanent resident

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