Practice Assistant – Support Partner & National Team

About the role

This position supports a highly respected Partner and a national legal team within a leading Australian law firm. You will act as the trusted right‑hand, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations and helping the practice run efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries and coordinate meetings across multiple time zones.
• Arrange domestic and international travel, including itineraries and accommodations.
• Oversee billing processes, expense reporting, and financial documentation.
• Maintain client and contact databases, ensuring data accuracy.
• Handle file opening, closing, archiving, and electronic document management.
• Provide administrative support to the team, including practice‑specific tasks.
• Build and nurture relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Required profile

• Previous experience in a legal or professional services environment as a Legal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or Practice Assistant.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Confidence managing competing priorities and delivering high‑quality work.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with the ability to work autonomously.

Required skills

What we offer

• A supportive, collaborative team culture within a prestigious national law firm.
• Exposure to complex and interesting legal matters.
• Opportunities for long‑term career development and progression.
• Modern systems, processes and resources.
• Stable, well‑established team environment with a highly regarded Partner.