About Gilbert + Tobin (G+T)

Gilbert + Tobin is built on enduring values of excellence, trust, respect, integrity and good corporate citizenship. We are a leading firm with over 500 lawyers, trusted by our clients to navigate today’s increasingly complex world.

We are purpose-built for our clients’ most complex work - across transactions, disputes and regulation. Our partners are leaders in their fields, delivering the highest quality of legal advice and providing an exceptional edge for our clients. They also provide our lawyers the opportunity to work with and learn from them. We are innovators in the use of technology, redefining value and service in the legal industry.

Our open, merit-based culture attracts and inspires the best legal talent. Founded in 1988, G+T’s journey has been one of relentless ambition and rapid progress, achieving extraordinary success in just over three decades.

We remain as determined as ever to be the best it’s possible to be About the role

Join our Disputes and Investigations team as an Executive Assistant, working closely with two Partners and team of lawyers in a high-performing and supportive environment. The team resolves complex disputes for mining, energy and infrastructure clients, and advises on critical land access issues such as native title, environment and planning. It is a foremost advisor on corporate restructuring matters, disputes over high-value private trusts, and regulatory investigations.

The day-to-day responsibilities in the role include:

Diary and email management

Monthly billing and accounts reporting/management

Document and file management of multiple files

Liaising with clients and other parties

Attending to e-filing processes

Organising travel, flights and accommodation

Ad hoc administration duties

About You

3 plus years' experience as an Executive Assistant/Legal Secretary in a law firm





Reliable and thorough, with an eye for detail and ability to identify and correct errors in billing and documentation

Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage complex schedules effectively

Comfortable following and maintaining effective administrative procedures and document management systems; ensures documents are filed consistently and accessibly

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and confident engaging with senior stakeholders

Brings a proactive, can-do attitude and takes initiative in supporting team needs

Comfortable using Microsoft Office or similar software

What we will offer you

Gilbert + Tobin will offer you a friendly, flexible and professional working setting. In addition to top of market remuneration, we provide our people with benefits such as up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave, additional annual leave, subsidised gym membership, ‘end of trip facilities’, exclusive retail discounts, social events, and much more, which you can view here: https://www.gtlaw.com.au/careers/benefits Our Perth office is located in Brookfield Place, the city's most prestigious commercial precinct. Among many other benefits, we provide complimentary breakfast on Mondays, and lunches on Tuesdays and Thursdays for our people.

We value the contributions that our people make to our ongoing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and there are many opportunities for engagement across all practice areas of the Perth office through various team-building initiatives and cross-practice collaboration.

Additional Information

Please submit your interest via our career’s website with a resume. We are committed to providing and maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment and a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.

Role category: Support

Employment type: Permanent

Work pattern: Full time

Location: Perth

📌 Executive Assistant, Disputes and Investigations (Perth)
🏢 Gilbert + Tobin
📍 Perth