Disputes Legal Assistant: Partner Support & Billing Pro

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holistic wellbeing fund

Home office allowance

Job summary

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer in Perth seeks a proactive Legal Assistant to support Partners and a busy disputes team. You will manage calendars, billing, documents, and client meetings while mentoring junior staff and contributing to business development efforts.

We offer hybrid working options with a standard 8:30am–5:06pm schedule and a supportive, client‑centred environment at Australia’s market-leading law firm.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Partners in a fast-paced legal environment.
• End-to-end billing experience.
• Strong time management and the ability to manage competing priorities with a high degree of professionalism.
• The ability to anticipate needs and problem solve on the go.
• Matter management experience.
• A team focused approach with a genuine interest in mentoring others.
• Curious about new tech and AI.

Responsibilities

• Keep matters on track, manage time entries, reporting and complex billing (Aderant Expert experience desirable).
• Manage the Partners’ calendars—meetings, travel and events.
• Create, format, and manage documents with Microsoft Office and iManage.
• Organise client catch-ups, from casual coffees to formal dinners.
• Help prepare business development materials that make an impact.
• Mentor and guide Administrative Assistants.

Skills

Billing experience

Time management

Prioritization

Mentoring

Teamwork

Problem solving

AI interest

Tools

Aderant Expert

Microsoft Office

iManage

Job description

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer in Perth seeks a proactive Legal Assistant to support Partners and a busy disputes team. You will manage calendars, billing, documents, and client meetings while mentoring junior staff and contributing to business development efforts.

We offer hybrid working options with a standard 8:30am–5:06pm schedule and a supportive, client‑centred environment at Australia’s market-leading law firm.