An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Corporate (Energy, Resources & Infrastructure) team in Perth.

About Us

Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 5 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and cooperative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our national Corporate (Energy, Resources & Infrastructure) team based in Perth on a full-time, permanent basis.

You will support a busy and collaborative practice working across major matters in the energy, resources and infrastructure sectors. The role offers exposure to high-quality work and the opportunity to become an integral member of a nationally connected team.

We are looking for somebody who is comfortable taking on a legal practice manager role, with key responsibility for partnering with the team to support our clients and practice.

Responsibilities will include

- Coordinating internal and external meetings, including diary management and booking rooms.
- Managing monthly billing, including processing disbursements, preparing and editing invoices, invoice finalisation and responding to billing enquiries.
- Managing matters from opening to closure, including arranging conflict searches, assisting with regulatory compliance and client onboarding processes, maintaining electronic files and coordinating archiving.
- Preparing, formatting and drafting of legal documents, other correspondence and emails using Microsoft Office and the firm’s document management systems, including Word processing.
- Finance and accounts management, including managing expenses.




- Broader practice management responsibilities.
- Supporting business development initiatives, including pitching proposal and assisting with internal and external events

This is a largely office-based role with hours generally being from 8.30am to 5pm. We are open to being flexible on these hours, and to facilitate flexible working arrangements around you and your requirements. Who We Are Looking For

- At least 5 years’

experience as a Legal Assistant (however, we are open to candidates with less experience in the right scenario).
- Strong written communication skills, with a client focus and exceptional attention to detail.
- Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and experience using legal practice management, document management and billing systems (including Affinity, Aderant, NetDocs and Concur).
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and a proven history of meeting deadlines.
- A positive and proactive approach, with strong initiative, practical problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant looking to take the next step in their career by being a central part of a supportive and high-performing team which prides itself on its fun and positive culture.

Why Mills Oakley?

- Competitive remuneration, with options for incentive-based remuneration.
- Ongoing learning, mentoring and career development opportunities.
- Flexible working arrangements (subject to team and client needs).
- Dress for your day policy.
- Access to discounts on health insurance.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program.
- Access to discounts to gyms and studios across Australia.
- Study and exam leave.
- Competitive referral bonus.

Apply All applications must include a CV and Cover Letter addressed to the Talent Acquisition team and submitted online via our Careers page.

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📌 Legal Assistant - Corporate (Energy, Resources & Indrastructure) (Perth)
🏢 Mills Oakley
📍 Perth