Legal Admin Assistant – Information Law & Govt Programs

Mills Oakley; Canberra; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mills Oakley is seeking a capable Administration Assistant to join the Information Law & Government Programs team in Canberra. You will support solicitors, manage daily administration, and contribute to billing and client reporting.

The ideal candidate has at least 12 months of Legal Assistant experience, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. The role emphasizes a collaborative, client‑focussed environment with typical hours 8.30am–5pm and opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 12 months experience as a Legal Assistant.
• Organised, self-motivated with high attention to detail.
• Ability to support solicitors and work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls and assist with enquiries.
• Prepare legal documents and correspondence, support responses to work orders.
• File opening/closing, system and matter management.
• Diary management and prioritisation of tasks.
• Assist with monthly billing and client reports.
• Provide general administrative support to solicitors.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Client service

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Mills Oakley is seeking a capable Administration Assistant to join the Information Law & Government Programs team in Canberra. You will support solicitors, manage daily administration, and contribute to billing and client reporting.

The ideal candidate has at least 12 months of Legal Assistant experience, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. The role emphasizes a collaborative, client‑focussed environment with typical hours 8.30am–5pm and opportunities