Practice Assistant – Construction Litigation

Play a key role in the day-to-day management of a busy legal practice. Take the lead on complex billing, document management and matter coordination. Partner with senior lawyers in a role that values initiative and autonomy.

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Practice Assistant to join our Construction Litigation team. You will support the day-to-day operation of the practice, with a focus on complex billing, document management, client service and matter coordination.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing complex billing processes, including bill preparation, WIP management, reporting and client billing requirements
• Coordinating the preparation, formatting and management of complex legal documents, reports and correspondence
• Maintaining document control and ensuring accuracy of amendments and document versions
• Preparing document bundles and supporting client-facing materials and presentations
• Developing and maintaining spreadsheets, tracking tools and reports for matter management
• Opening and closing matters, maintaining records and ensuring data integrity across firm systems
• Coordinating meetings and travel arrangements
• Assisting with business development activities, client events and pitch materials
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and delivering high-level client service

About you:

• A minimum of five years' experience in a legal support role such as Legal Assistant, Practice Assistant, Legal Secretary, or Legal Executive
• Demonstrated experience supporting multiple senior stakeholders in a busy legal environment
• Strong knowledge of legal billing processes; experience with Elite is highly regarded
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to analyse information, exercise sound judgement and solve problems effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with confidence to build strong working relationships
• Experience supporting matter management, court administration, or document preparation is highly regarded
• Previous paralegal experience is advantageous but not essential

We are a top-tier independent law firm with a full-service capability, trusted on complex and consequential matters across the region and around the world. We value diversity, inclusion, and collaboration, and offer a suite of wellbeing initiatives and benefits to support your career goals.

• A minimum of five years' experience in a legal support role such as Legal Assistant, Practice Assistant, Legal Secretary, or Legal Executive
• Demonstrated experience supporting multiple senior stakeholders in a busy legal environment
• Strong knowledge of legal billing processes; experience with Elite is highly regarded
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to analyse information, exercise sound judgement and solve problems effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with confidence to build strong working relationships
• Experience supporting matter management, court administration, or document preparation is highly regarded
• Previous paralegal experience is advantageous but not essential