Legal Assistant - Corporate

The Opportunity
This role is perfect for someone with a strong administrative background and a passion for delivering exceptional support to senior stakeholders in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

This firm is renowned for its expertise and excellence in the legal field. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, the team fosters a supportive culture that values professional development and outstanding client service.

The Role
As a Legal Assistant in the Corporate & M&A team, your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-level administrative support to a Partner plus team of approximately three fee earners.
• Managing complex billing processes, with experience in systems like Aderant being highly advantageous.
• Coordinating calendar management and scheduling, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations.
• Anticipating the needs of Partner and taking proactive measures to support them.
• Drafting, formatting, and proofreading documents and correspondence.
• Communicating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintaining impeccable attention to detail and organisation across all tasks.

The Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Opportunity to work within a high-performing and supportive team environment.
• Exposure to complex and engaging tasks within the Corporate & M&A practice.
• Potential to work from home one day per week after an initial period, based on performance and team needs.

The Applicant

The ideal candidate will possess:

• At least 3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant in a professional setting.
• Proven billing experience, with Aderant knowledge being an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience supporting 2+ Partners or senior stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and calendar management skills.
• Strong ability to anticipate needs and think on their feet.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Impeccable attention to detail and a "can-do" attitude.
• Flexibility to work full-time in the office, aligning with the team's collaborative approach.

Apply Now!

If you feel that you meet the requirements we would like to hear from you.

Apply via the link below.  

Due to the volume of interest only successful applicants will be contacted directly.

Barratt Galvin is an Australian based legal recruitment business providing law firm resourcing solutions.  Collectively, our consultants have over twenty year’s experience placing legal professionals into law jobs locally and internationally. 

Based in Sydney, we assist legal professionals looking for legal jobs within Australia, as well as those relocating to or returning from London and the Middle East legal markets.  

Our core client base is made up of elite private practice legal teams within mid to top tier and international law firms.  The legal jobs we recruit for include Lawyers, Legal Secretaries, EA/PA, HR, Business Development & Marketing and Office Support. 

As recruitment experts in Australia, London and the Middle East we can assist you with your international or local legal job search.   Barratt Galvin is focussed on providing you access to legal job opportunities that align with your career goals, at the best possible salary level within the market.