Legal Assistant

Hall & Wilcox; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid & flexible working

Hallstar rewards program

Career development programs

Free daily breakfast

Office social events

Job summary

Hall & Wilcox is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join the Insurance team in our Perth office on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role provides essential administrative support to the team and offers a friendly, rewarding environment with a strong focus on accuracy and timely delivery.

You will assist with court documents, billing, diary deadlines, and client file management while maintaining high standards of professionalism and organisation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years administrative experience in a legal assistant role.
• Experience with billing processes and invoicing is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills in a professional environment.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience with iManage and Aderant is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of court documents and correspondence.
• Drafting and saving of documentation as required.
• Di-arising key events and court dates; calendar management.
• Preparing monthly billing and client invoicing.
• Managing client file maintenance for the team and coordinating communications.
• Other ad-hoc administration duties as needed.

Skills

Administration experience

Billing experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Tools

iManage

Aderant

Job description

• Our HW Evolve approach includes hybrid and flexible working. WFH and from modern, open plan offices.
• Competitive remuneration and our Hallstar reward and recognition program
• Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
• Free daily breakfast and office social events
• Genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing, and pro bono and community

• Our HW Evolve approach includes hybrid and flexible working. WFH and from modern, open plan offices.
• Competitive remuneration and our Hallstar reward and recognition program
• Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
• Free daily breakfast and office social events
• Genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing, and pro bono and community

Make the smarter choice. Come thrive with us. Learn more about what Hall & Wilcox can offer you here.

About The Role And Team

We have an opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our growing Insurance team based in our Perth office on a 12 month fixed term contract.

The role provides administrative support to the Insurance team and is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a friendly team in a positive and rewarding environment.

You Will Be Responsible For:

• assisting with the preparation of court documents and correspondence;
• drafting and saving of documentation as required;
• diarising key event and court dates;
• preparing monthly billing;
• managing client file maintenance for the team;
• coordinating all incoming and outgoing correspondence; and
• other ad-hoc administration duties as needed.

About You

You will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• minimum 2 -3 years administrative experience in a previous legal assistant role;
• experience with billing;
• excellent communication skills;
• highly organised with strong attention to detail;
• a strong ability to prioritise and meet deadlines; and
• experience with iManage and Aderant preferred but not required.

About Us

At Hall & Wilcox, we deliver outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.

We were recently named Law Firm of the Year at the 2026 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards.

We do great work, smarter. We’re passionate about the work we do and how it creates value for today and tomorrow. We’re known for Smarter Law: smarter thinking to create smarter solutions. We embrace innovative thinking and technology. We listen. We partner. We solve.

We are also known for having a great culture that values people and that lives our purpose and values - our Hallmarks.

Hall & Wilcox is a successful independent Australian law firm; a place to belong, with the freedom to learn and grow. We thrive together. We are diverse and inclusive - everyone is welcome and respected. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Hear from our people about what it’s like to thrive at Hall & Wilcox: bit.ly/HWpeople

To learn more about Hall & Wilcox visit our website.

We are committed to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments or support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contact Kim Chalmers, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.