Ready to join one of the world's leading law firms?

We're partnering with a prestigious international law firm to recruit a Legal Assistant to support a Senior Partner and team in Litigation. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant who enjoys being involved from matter inception through to billing and completion while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Why You'll Love It Here

- Join a globally recognised law firm with an outstanding reputation.
- Support a close-knit and highly regarded Litigation team.
- Receive a comprehensive handover from a long-standing team member.
- 26 weeks gender-neutral paid parental leave.
- Wellness allowance and a range of wellbeing benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Bonus annual leave.
- Genuine long-term career development and learning opportunities.

Your Role You'll provide proactive practice and administrative support to a partner and team of lawyers, playing an integral role in the management of matters from inception through to completion.

Your responsibilities will include

- End-to-end billing, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
- Assisting with matter budgets and financial tracking.
- Opening new matters and conducting conflict checks.
- Preparing engagement letters.
- Coordinating court deadlines, hearings and key matter milestones.




- Managing diaries, travel and team calendars.
- Preparing and formatting legal documents, correspondence and pitches.
- Converting, comparing and bundling documents.
- Processing expenses
- Organsing team events
- Managing electronic files within iManage.
- Assisting Front of House during busy periods and contributing to office events and day-to-day operations.

You'll Be a Great Fit If You Have

- 2+ years' experience as a Legal Assistant, Practice Assistant, Legal EA or Legal Secretary.
- Previous litigation experience (highly regarded).
- Strong billing and matter management experience using systems including Aderant, Elite 3e, LEAP, Smokeball, iManage, NetDocs, etc
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Confidence managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A proactive, team-oriented approach with a willingness to assist wherever needed.
- Strong communication skills and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

If you're looking to join a firm that genuinely invests in its people, offers excellent advantages and provides exposure to high-quality litigation work, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or contact Rebecca Hourigan at 0488 013 822 for a confidential discussion.

📌 Legal Assistant (City of Perth)
🏢 Mjd Recruitment
📍 City of Perth