Practice Assistant

Allens

. Provide operational support to legal operatives within the firm .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeBrisbane • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operational support within legal environments, including proficiency in document management, financial processes, and client relationship management. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential for managing multiple tasks and delivering high-quality outputs under tight deadlines.

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Operational SupportDocument Management SoftwareClient Relationship ManagementFinancial ReportingMicrosoft Office Suite

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Hard Skills

Document ManagementFinancial ReportingBilling ProcessesData EntryReport Generation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsStrong CommunicationTeam CollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookDocCorp

Industry Keywords

Legal OperationsProfessional ServicesClient ManagementBusiness DevelopmentProject Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide operational support to legal operatives within the firm
Generate reports and manage expenses
Amend, print, file and archive physical and electronic documents
Support matter financials and the monthly billing process
Create and amend billing narratives and draft/finalise bills
Set up and coordinate new clients and matters using matter planning tools
Support the firm's client relationship management software
Record business development activities and maintain accurate contact records
Support project management and client reporting
Provide administrative support with client pitches
Assist with coordinating client events
Collaborate with Practice Support team members and internal and external stakeholders
Contribute to firm-wide initiatives and uphold client service and operational excellence standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in a similar role, ideally within a law firm; experience in finance, accounting or other professional services firms also considered
High level of skill and accuracy with Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel
High level of skill and accuracy with DocCorp and other document management software
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to organise and prioritise work independently
Ability to deliver to tight deadlines
Ability to work well within a team environment
Ability to draft correspondence, presentations, pitch documents and slide packs quickly and accurately
Strong communication skills
Sound judgement and ownership of complex tasks
Ability to adapt to changing role and business needs
Curiosity and interest in emerging technologies such as AI

Benefits

Comp & perks

Market competitive fixed remuneration
Employee recruitment referral program
Discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance
Charity matched funding program
Fully subsidised gym memberships
Annual flu vaccinations
Skin checks
In-house snacks and catered meals
Subsidised sporting and social activities
Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Equipment to support working from home
Ability to purchase additional annual leave
Enhanced, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy
26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees
High quality executive coaching to support transition
Team-based recognition, social activities and contribution-based recognition activities
Annual Allens Values Awards
Workplace giving and volunteering programs
Learning and development opportunities
Career development through the Career Deal
International secondment opportunities through the Linklaters alliance