Legal PA - Perth

A&O Shearman; Perth; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A&O Shearman’s Perth office is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal PA to join the Disputes & Investigations team. You will support Partners and lawyers, coordinating court processes, deadlines and hearing materials, while ensuring matters run smoothly from inception through to resolution.

The role also provides support across the wider Perth office and requires proactive, highly organised collaboration in a fast-paced professional environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Legal PA (or similar) within a professional services environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to build relationships.
• Professional, calm and adaptable under pressure.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries, meetings and travel arrangements.
• Monitor emails, draft correspondence and respond to client queries.
• Prepare, format and amend legal and client-facing documents.
• Support billing processes including timesheets, WIP management, client reporting and expenses.
• Coordinate and assist with the conduct of client meetings, events and business development activities.
• Assist with pitches, CVs and business development materials.
• Maintain accurate filing systems and update CRM platforms.
• Liaise with internal teams to support day-to-day operations.
• Manage matter inception processes and ensure compliance with firm procedures.
• Provide general administrative support and act as a key point of contact for the team.

Skills

Legal PA experience

Organisation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Discretion

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal PA to join our Disputes & Investigations team, based in A&O Shearman’s Perth Office.

Disputes & Investigations team – Perth

A&O Shearman's Disputes & Investigations practice is part of one of the world's leading global disputes networks, advising clients on high-stakes commercial litigation, investigations, arbitration and regulatory matters across jurisdictions.

Our Perth team works on complex and significant disputes for leading corporates, financial institutions and government clients, often collaborating with colleagues across our international network.

What You Will Do

We are looking for an experienced Litigation Legal PA to become a trusted member of the team. Supporting Partners and lawyers across a dynamic disputes practice, you will play a vital role in coordinating court processes, managing critical deadlines, preparing hearing materials and ensuring matters run efficiently from inception through to resolution.

The role also provides support across the wider Perth office, including backup assistance for other Legal PAs and administrative support for Business Services teams when required. We're looking for someone who is proactive, highly organised, collaborative and thrives in a fast-paced professional environment.

• Manage diaries, meetings and travel arrangements
• Monitor emails, draft correspondence and respond to client queries
• Prepare, format and amend legal and client-facing documents
• Support billing processes including timesheets, WIP management, client reporting and expenses
• Coordinate and assist with the conduct of client meetings, events and business development activities
• Assist with pitches, CVs and business development materials
• Maintain accurate filing systems and update CRM platforms
• Liaise with internal teams (Finance, HR, Marketing and IT) to support day-to-day operations
• Manage matter inception processes and ensure compliance with firm procedures
• Provide general administrative support and act as a key point of contact for the team

What You Will Have

• Proven experience as a Legal PA (or similar) within a professional services environment
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to build relationships
• Professional, calm and adaptable under pressure
• High level of discretion and confidentiality

What We Can Offer You

To learn more about the culture and benefits available at A&O Shearman, please visit: Culture and benefits | A&O Shearman careers

Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.

We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

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