Practice Support Coordinator (Adelaide)

About Cowell Clarke

Cowell Clarke is a fast growing specialist commercial law firm based in Australia. With a team of over 185 professionals in offices in Adelaide and Sydney, we represent clients across various industries both nationally and internationally. Our firm takes pride in fostering a positive culture that empowers our employees to excel.

Founded over 30 years ago, we set out to disrupt the traditional reactive approach of commercial law firms by offering exceptional personal service with a proactive, global perspective. Although we have expanded to build a national presence, our commitment to helping clients seize opportunities and manage risks remains unchanged. Innovation is central to our mission.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and organised Practice Support Coordinator to join our Adelaide office.

Reporting to our Practice Support Manager, this role is ideal for someone who thrives on supporting others and driving operational excellence across a legal practice. You’ll work closely with legal and administrative teams to deliver quality outcomes, support continuous improvement, and ensure the firm’s systems, policies and compliance processes run smoothly.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining firm-wide content and internal communications, including policies, procedures and intranet updates

• Assisting with process improvement and change management initiatives across the legal practice

• Supporting technology adoption and operational efficiency

• Conducting inductions and delivering ongoing training across the firm

• Acting as a key point of contact for CPD compliance and other regulatory requirements

• Liaising with third party providers and supporting positive stakeholder relationships

• This is a hands-on, varied role that would suit someone with a strong administrative or legal operations background, looking to play a central role in supporting a high-performing legal team.

About you

To be successful in this role, you'll be a confident and capable legal support professional who enjoys being a go-to person in the team. You’ll bring:

• Experience supporting legal or professional services environments, with a focus on process, compliance, or operations

• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle competing priorities

• High attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• A collaborative and approachable style, with the ability to train and support others

• Familiarity with legal practice systems (Affinity, NetDocs, InfoTrack, PEXA, SAILIS etc.)

What will we offer you?

Cowell Clarke offers a broad range of financial and social benefits in addition to market leading careers and professional development programs. We’re focused on developing our people’s careers whilst ensuring they maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Some of our many employee benefits include broad learning & development opportunities, social clubs, sporting & team events, wellbeing and family support, e.g. discounts to gym memberships & private health insurance, paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional leave.

How to apply

To apply in confidence, please send your CV and covering letter to Karine McAuliffe, Head of People & Talent at careers@cowellclarke.com.au