Onsite 5 days a week
We are currently recruiting an experienced Legal Assistant to join a busy, high-performing team at a commercial law firm in Sydney.
This is a central and valued role that offers genuine variety day to day, and will suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
The team is hard-working and high-performing. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on the efficient running of the practice from day one.
The Role
No two days are the same, and your responsibilities will include:
- EA support for senior partners and general counsel, including travel bookings, diary management, preparation of minutes and reconciliation of accounts
- Opening and closing matters and conducting conflict searches
- Assisting with court document preparation, online filing and drafting
- Attending to time entries, processing third-party invoices, monthly billing and reporting
- Preparing documents including letters, contracts and general correspondence
- General administrative duties including document management
About You
- Strong experience in a law firm environment as either a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary or Legal PA
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines, especially in such a busy team
- Exposure to legal practice systems such as FileSite and Expert (desirable)
- A high level of attention to detail while working at pace
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to work both collaboratively within a team and autonomously when required
Benefits:
- A range of health and wellbeing initiatives
- Learning and development opportunities with generous study support
- Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
- Purchased annual leave options
- A range of corporate discounts
- Employee-led Diversity & Inclusion and Reconciliation Committees, plus the opportunity to participate in pro-bono work
