Trainee Practice Assistant

Trainee Practice AssistantYour roleYou'll be part of our Practice Support team, working closely with legal operatives and Practice Executives to provide high-quality administrative and operational assistance that helps our teams deliver for clients.The Trainee Practice Assistant program runs for 12 months and involves working across different legal teams, on a rotational basis, every three months. Through each rotation, you'll build practical capability, understand how different practice areas operate, and develop strong working relationships across the firm. You will be supported by our Central Support Team Leaders, who will provide clear expectations, coaching and feedback as you build confidence, judgement and capability. After 12 months, you will transition to a Practice Assistant role.As a Trainee Practice Assistant, you will be supported to:Support Practice Support team members and legal operatives with accuracy, responsiveness and a focus on quality outcomes.Develop administration skills, practice management capability and the judgement to prioritise, escalate and adapt as work changes.Learn how to use firm software, technology systems and AI-enabled tools thoughtfully to work smarter and support better team and client outcomes.Provide administrative support including, but not limited to, generating reports, expense management, document amendments and document management across various programs, with strong attention to detail.Assist with matter financials, including the monthly billing process: creating and amending bills and finalising billing narratives, building an understanding of how this work supports our legal teams and clients.This is a permanent, full-time opportunity.About youYou will bring curiosity, initiative and a commitment to learning. You will also have:An intermediate level of skill and accuracy with software including Microsoft applications (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel), and a willingness to keep building your digital capability.An interest in exploring new technology and AI, and using these tools thoughtfully to improve quality, efficiency and insight.Strong attention to detail, with the ability to organise, prioritise and take ownership of your work.The ability to thrive in a team environment, build relationships and contribute to connected, high-performing teams.Your developmentIn joining Allens, you will receive meaningful learning and development opportunities in a high-performing environment. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn, with clear expectations, coaching and feedback to help you build capability, confidence and judgement. We will support you to grow while encouraging you to take ownership of your development and contribution.Our unique Career Deal supports you to take an active role in your career and provides a transparent approach to development. Our international alliance with Linklaters also creates opportunities to connect with a global network and, where relevant, access...