Practice Assistant

KWM (King & Wood Mallesons)

Canberra, Australia
Legal document preparation and formatting
Conflict searches and appointment letters
Diary and travel management
This full-time role supports a Partner and a high-performing Mergers & Acquisitions team at one of Australia’s leading law firms in Canberra

Job Summary

  • This full-time role supports a Partner and a high-performing Mergers & Acquisitions team at one of Australia’s leading law firms in Canberra.
  • The position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-energy, and genuinely positive team environment within a firm celebrating 100 years.
  • Mallesons is committed to diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive culture with wellbeing initiatives and career development opportunities.

Matching Summary

This full-time role supports a Partner and a high-performing Mergers & Acquisitions team at one of Australia’s leading law firms in Canberra.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Legal document preparation and formatting
  • Conflict searches and appointment letters
  • Diary and travel management
  • Billing and expenses handling
  • Matter management and filing
  • Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Strong organisational skills

Nice-to-have

  • Proactive and initiative-taking
  • Collaborative team player
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Clear and confident communication
  • Ability to balance competing priorities
  • Positive and dynamic team environment

Key Requirements

  • At least 3 years legal support experience
  • Good knowledge of legal billing processes
  • Typing speed of 70+ wpm
  • Experience with Elite 3E highly regarded
  • Australian work rights required

Work Rights

Must hold all visas and approvals to work in Australia

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