Practice Assistant

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Practice Assistant – Trademarks Get involved in high quality work within a world-renowned Trademark team Work at a top-tier international law firm with excellent benefits on offer As a leading law firm, we actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to enrich our culture About the Role We are seeking an experienced, proactive and detail-oriented Practice Assistant to join our Melbourne Trademarks team, supporting Partner Bill Ladas, as well as the broader Trademarks 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 team, leveraging your exceptional organisational skills, billing expertise and attention to detail to stay one step ahead.
Daily duties will vary but will encompass tasks such as billing, legal document management, inbox management, opening and closing a large number of matters, file maintenance, diary management, overseeing financial administration, delivering top client service, and providing general administrative assistance.
About You Minimum of 5 years in a legal support role (such as Legal Assistant, Practice Assistant, legal Executive or Legal Secretary) Strong billing experience within a legal or trademarks 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 their audience Well-developed interpersonal skills Who are we? 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 For further information on this role, please contact Sophie Larrett at ******
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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