Practice Assistant - Employee, Relations & Safety (ERS)
Be the go‑to person for scheduling, travel planning and day‑to‑day team requirements
Join a supportive national team that values teamwork, reliability and initiative
Ideal for someone who takes pride in process, efficiency and keeping the team one step ahead

About the role

We're looking for a motivated and detail‑oriented Practice Assistant to join our Melbourne Employee, Relations & Safety (ERS) team, providing dedicated support to Partner John Tuck and his friendly team and the broader ERS team in Melbourne and nationally. You'll play a key part in ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day running of the practice, working in a supportive environment that values initiative, teamwork and proactive thinking. This role is available on a full‑time, permanent basis.

Key responsibilities
Managing diaries and coordinating internal and external meetings
Organising domestic and international travel arrangements
Overseeing billing processes, expenses and related reporting
Maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date client and contact lists
File opening/closing, archiving, and maintaining electronic and physical records




Assisting with a wide range of administrative tasks to support day‑to‑day operations

About You
Minimum of 3 years in a legal support role (such as Legal Assistant, Practice Assistant, Legal Executive or Legal Secretary)
Sound knowledge of the monthly billing process in a legal environment – experience with Elite highly regarded
Advanced knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to analyse, problem solve and apply appropriate use of judgement
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, choosing an appropriate style for their audience
Well‑developed interpersonal skills

Benefits

Access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and processes that will support you to achieve your career goals.

Equal Prospect Statement

Mallesons is an equal prospect employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive advantages that people's different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages.
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📌 Practice Assistant Melbourne
🏢 Mallesons
📍 Melbourne