Practice Executive
Your role
You'll be a part of our Practice Support team and work with Partners and senior legal operatives in our Melbourne office, within the Real Estate & Development team.
At Allens, excellence is not just expected—it’s embedded in everything we do. As a Practice Executive, you will be joining a high-performing team that partners directly with senior legal operatives and Partners to deliver proactive, strategic business support and play a key role in assisting to manage the financial aspects of their practice, including client reporting. This role demands precision, initiative, and a deep understanding of the commercial drivers of a top-tier legal practice.
We’re looking for candidates who bring curiosity and a drive to explore what’s next. If you’re excited by emerging technologies—like AI—and keen to apply digital innovations to improve how we work and deliver results, you’ll thrive in this role.
As a Practice Executive, you will:
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity. Our hybrid working arrangements require 60% of your time in the office. However, we understand that individual circumstances vary, and we're happy to discuss what flexibility might be possible while ensuring we meet the needs of the business
About you
We are seeking individuals who thrive in fast-paced, intellectually rigorous environments. You will be someone who consistently delivers high-quality outcomes, demonstrates sound judgement, and takes ownership of complex tasks. Your ability to manage upwards, influence stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement will be critical to your success.
You will have:
Your development
In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness, and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations.
Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development. Our international alliance with Linklaters means we are able to support secondments all over the world.
You’ll be part of a team that is trusted to deliver results, contribute to firm-wide initiatives, and uphold the highest standards of client service and operational excellence.
At Allens, our values are the foundation of everything we do. We celebrate those who think creatively, collaborate to solve problems, lead inclusively, and pursue excellence—qualities we seek in every employee.
Learn more about the Allens values and how they shape our culture and client service by visiting our internet here.
Our perks
Our benefits include:
Allens is also proud to invest in our communities, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs.
How to apply?
We'd love to hear from you so please click "apply now"! If you would like to find out more, please visit "This is Allens" or listen to our podcast Allens Confidential to hear real stories from real people about life at Allens. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please phone Mikaela Downie (Talent Acquisition Consultant), on +61 2 9230 4248.
At Allens, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, and family and caring arrangements. If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process, please contact us at careers@allens.com.au. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align, please express your interest by emailing us at careers@allens.com.au. The right role for you might be just around the corner!