Practice Assistant (Part-time | Float) (Canberra)

- School-friendly hours: consistent Monday-Friday, 9:30am-2:30pm
- Varied, engaging role: gain experience in multiple practice areas
- Collaborative team: join a close-knit group of 7 PAs who genuinely support each other We are currently seeking a Practice Assistant to join our Canberra office in a float capacity, supporting multiple teams across the Centre.

This is a unique opportunity offering a Monday to Friday, 9:30am-2:30pm schedule, ideal for someone looking to balance a rewarding role with personal commitments, while still being fully embedded in a collaborative and high-performing team

Flexibility for full-time may be considered for the right candidate.

About the Role

As a Float Practice Assistant, you will play a key role in providing coverage across the office
- supporting with annual leave, absences, or where additional assistance is required.

While you will gain exposure across a range of practice groups (including M&A;, Disputes and Real Estate), you will also have a home base within our Government team, allowing you to build strong relationships and develop a deeper understanding of the work.

You will be part of a close-knit team of 7 Practice Assistants, who work collaboratively to support one another and the wider office.

Key responsibilities:

- Managing diaries and coordinating internal and external meetings
- Coordinating domestic and international travel arrangements
- Supporting billing processes, expense management, and reporting
- Managing file processes including opening, closing, and archiving, and maintaining accurate records
- Providing administrative support across multiple practice groups as required
- Supporting the Government team with reporting and compliance-related activities
- Assisting with a broad range of administrative tasks to ensure smooth day-to-day operations About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

- Strong administrative experience (legal experience is beneficial but not essential)
- A proactive and adaptable approach, with a willingness to learn
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A collaborative mindset and a team-first attitude
- A mature, qualified approach with sound judgement Security Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, you will need to:

- Be an Australian Citizen
- Be eligible to obtain a Baseline Security Clearance (we will support you through this process) While your clearance is being processed, you will support teams that do not require it.

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

Please click 'Apply Now' to apply online with your cover letter summarising why you're applying and your resume to support your experience.

If you have any questions or need any further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to Sophie Larrett at

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, sexual 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

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