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Practice Assistant – Mergers & Acquisitions

Join one of Australia’s leading law firms, supporting cutting‑edge M&A work at the intersection of law and government
Full‑time role supporting a Partner and collaborative, high‑performing team in our Canberra office
Work in a dynamic, high‑energy and genuinely positive team environment, in an office celebrating 100 years
About the Role

We are seeking an organised and proactive Practice Assistant to join our Canberra Mergers & Acquisitions team. In this role, you will provide dedicated support to Partner, Annabel Griffin, and her friendly, high‑performing team.

This is a full‑time opportunity for someone who thrives on using initiative, anticipating needs and ensuring the smooth running of a busy practice. With your strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail, you’ll be trusted to stay one step ahead in a fast‑paced environment.

This role offers the chance to join one of Australia’s leading law firms, supporting cutting‑edge work at the intersection of law and government. Based in our Canberra office, which is celebrating 100 years, you’ll be part of a dynamic, high‑energy team with a genuinely positive culture.

The key responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the following:

Preparing, formatting and amending legal documents
Conducting conflict searches and drafting appointment letters
Managing diaries, inbox and travel arrangements
Building and maintaining strong client and internal relationships
Monitoring deadlines and coordinating court filings
Handling billing, expenses and WIP reporting
Matter management, including opening/closing files, archiving, electronic/physical filing
Providing general administrative support as required
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, takes ownership of their work and can balance competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

At least 3 years’ experience in a legal support role (Legal Assistant, Practice Assistant, legal Executive or Legal Secretary)
Good knowledge of the billing process in a legal environment – ***** 3E experience is highly regarded
Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Typing speed of 70+ wpm
Advanced proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Strong problem-solving skills, with sound judgment and attention to detail
Clear and confident communication, with the ability to adapt style to your audience
Well-developed interpersonal skills and collaborative approach
Who are we?

We are Mallesons. The top-tier independent firm from Australia, a full-service firm trusted on the most complex and consequential matters across our region and around the world. We’ve been part of Australia’s story for almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

Our independence gives us the flexibility to combine our extensive top tier full-service capability with the best advisers in every market. With deep expertise, collective judgment and genuine collaboration, we cut through complexity so our clients can move forward with confidence and make more happen.

Why work with us?

We build careers that go everywhere. Mallesons is a special place to work where anything is possible, ambitions are limitless and diversity and inclusion play an important role. It’s a place where you will collaborate with exceptional colleagues and clients, where you will sharpen your edge and support others to do the same, where you will make a difference you can be proud of. You will have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and process that will support you to achieve your career goals.

Together we learn. Together we master. Together we lead.

Next Steps

If you have any questions or need any further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Sophie Larrett at sophie.larrett@mallesons.com

If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.

Diversity and Inclusion

Mallesons is an equal opportunity 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 benefits that people’s different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, ****** identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages.

If you are unsure if you meet all criteria for this role, but have a passion for delivering high quality work, developing your skills and realising your full potential, then we encourage you to apply and have a further conversation about how you could fit at Mallesons.

We have a range of inclusive hiring practices – if you would like to seek workplace adjustments to complete your application please contact the Recruitment contact for this role or email careers@mallesons.com