Practice Assistant / Legal Secretary

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and adaptable Practice Assistant / Legal Secretary to support Partner Indraneil Ghosh and Special Counsel, Esther Yee in our Singapore office. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing, collaborative team within a top tier law firm.

This is a varied role where you will provide high-quality support to eight fee earners across different levels, while contributing to the smooth operation of a close-knit office. You will work alongside a team of three Practice Assistants in a highly collaborative and supportive team environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Proactive and efficient diary and calendar management
• Coordinating travel arrangements and itineraries
• Preparing engagement letters and assisting with minor document processing
• Opening files, assisting with billing and general matter management
• Liaising confidently with internal stakeholders
• Supporting client events
• Participating in a rotating reception roster (1–2 days per week), including meeting coordination, greeting visitors, and managing calls
• Providing team support and holiday cover for other Practice Assistants as required

About You

You are a collaborative, adaptable and positive team player who enjoys working in a dynamic, people-focused environment.

We are looking for:

• Solid experience as a Practice Assistant/Legal Secretary within a law firm environment
• Experience supporting multiple lawyers at varying levels
• Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to managing competing priorities
• Experience with billing, file opening and matter administration
• A flexible, “can-do” attitude and willingness to step in and support others
• Ability to build strong relationships
• Business Mandarin language skills would be highly regarded

Who are we?

We are Mallesons. The top-tier independent firm with almost 200 years of history in Australia and internationally. Singapore is our Asia hub as we embrace opportunities across the Asia-Pacific region. We combine our top-tier capability in Australia and Singapore with an international network of relationship firms.

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?

Webuild 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 [email protected].

If you are not a Singaporean Citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Singapore.

Diversity and Inclusion

Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Orang Laut and Malay 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 [email protected].