Legal Assistant, Disputes

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals. Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years.

Join our market leading Disputes practice as a Legal Assistant in our Perth office, supporting Partners Ante Golem, and his wider team of Lawyers. This role will suit a pro-active individual, someone who enjoys being part of a high performing team who are dedicated to their clients. If you have a no-fuss approach and enjoy showcasing your legal administration skills, we'd love to hear from you. Working hours are 8.30am – 5:06pm, Monday to Friday. There is flexibility to work from home subject to team requirements.

What your day might look like:

• Keeping matters on track, managing time entries, reporting and complex billing (Aderant Expert experience desirable).
• Managing the Partners’ calendars - meetings, travel, and events.
• Creating, formatting, and managing documents with ease (experienced in Microsoft Office and other related software such as iManage).
• Organising client catch-ups, from casual coffees to formal dinners.
• Helping prepare business development materials that make an impact.
• Mentoring and guiding our awesome Administrative Assistants.

What you bring:

• Experience supporting Partners in a fast-paced legal environment.
• End-to-end billing experience.
• Strong time management and the ability to manage competing priorities with a high degree of professionalism.
• The ability to anticipate needs and problem solve on the go.
• Matter management experience.
• A team focused approach with a genuine interest in mentoring others.
• Is curious about new tech and open to learning, even better if you’re excited about AI!

What you can expect from us:

We’re a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client‑centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution‑focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions. We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too.

We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you’ll have it and we’ll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.

Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia’s market leading law firm. We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance.