We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and motivated Legal Personal Assistant to support four lawyers, including one Partner, in our Perth office. This is an exciting opportunity where your initiative and organisational skills will make a real impact.
About the role
You'll provide a mix of legal secretarial and PA support, managing a wide range of administrative tasks and ensuring the team operates at peak efficiency. From diary management and travel bookings to client engagement and billing, you'll be a trusted partner in delivering exceptional service.
You will also be part of a friendly and collaborative team of Legal PA's, with many opportunities to get involved in firm wide initiatives across a range of areas including health and wellness, diversity and inclusion, and social.
In this role, your day will involve:
* Proactively manage emails, diaries, travel, expenses, and troubleshoot issues.
* Prepare correspondence, presentations, and handle document production.
* Oversee matter administration, compliance checks, and engagement letters.
* Build strong client relationships and assist with events and business development.
* Manage billing processes and maintain invoicing requirements.
* Mentor junior team members and support wider administrative needs.
This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm with the ability to work from home one day per week.
Skills & Experience
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* 3+ years' experience in a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary role
* Previous experience supporting at least 1 Partner and team of lawyers
* Strong organisational and time management skills
* High attention to detail
* Proactive, adaptable, and able to work independently.
* Tech-savvy with MS Office and practice management systems (Aderant, iTimeKeep, Emburse).
* Professional, positive, and discreet, embodying our values: Approachable, Bold, Connected.
Why join Pinsent Masons?
We have a global reach and a local feel. With 28 offices and 1500 lawyers operating across Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, you'll be exposed to domestic, international and multi-jurisdictional high-profile work, yet be in an office where everyone knows your name.
We do things a bit differently. Legal services are at the core of our business, however we have diversified into other areas providing complimentary services to clients through offerings like Brook Graham and Vario flexible services.
We like to be flexible. Our firm is professional but also relaxed, you can dress for your day and in your own style. We also promote practices that support wellbeing, mental wellness and work/life balance so that everyone can thrive at work and at home.
We're lots of fun and very inclusive. Proud of our leading reputation for diversity and inclusion, we have created an open environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work. You'll also have plenty of opportunities to participate in, and even run, social activities, diversity and inclusion networks, and charitable initiatives.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Pinsent Masons we value diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a better workplace where all our talent can succeed and feel like they belong. We want to attract, retain and develop people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability/long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by local law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
How to apply
Ready to take the next step in your legal support career? We'd love to hear from you Please submit your resume via this advertisement.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Kara Powell, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via