Hybrid Legal Practice Assistant

Allens; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial benefits

Health & wellbeing

Flexibility

Parental leave

Awards & recognition

Job summary

Allens is seeking a Practice Assistant to join our Brisbane office within the Practice Support team. You will provide administrative and operational support to legal operatives and Practice Executives, handling reports, billing support, client setup, and client communications as part of a high-performing Central Support group.

We value curiosity, collaboration, and a drive for excellence, with opportunities to leverage technologies including AI to improve workflows and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, ideally in a law firm or professional services
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel
• Knowledge of document management systems such as DocCorp or equivalent
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail with ability to prioritise
• Ability to draft correspondence, presentations and pitches quickly
• Experience supporting operations and client-related activities is desirable

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to legal operatives and Practice Executives
• Generate reports, manage expenses and handle document amendments and archiving
• Assist with matter financials, including billing narratives and bills
• Set up and coordinate new clients and matters using planning tools
• Support client relationship management software and maintain records
• Assist with client pitches and coordinate events
• Collaborate with team members to ensure high quality services
• Ensure smooth collaboration across internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain professional and adaptable work approach in a hybrid environment

Skills

Experience in similar role

MS Office

DocCorp

Document management

Teamwork

Drafting & presentations

Tools

DocCorp

Job description

Allens is seeking a Practice Assistant to join our Brisbane office within the Practice Support team. You will provide administrative and operational support to legal operatives and Practice Executives, handling reports, billing support, client setup, and client communications as part of a high-performing Central Support group.

We value curiosity, collaboration, and a drive for excellence, with opportunities to leverage technologies including AI to improve workflows and outcomes.