Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant | Litigation

Join a leading global law firm's Sydney CBD office and become part of a highly regarded Litigation team supporting partners and fee earners on complex, high profile matters. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant who enjoys working in a fast paced environment, values collaboration, and is looking to further develop their career within a supportive and inclusive workplace.

You will join a high performing legal administration team where your contribution is genuinely valued. Working closely with experienced legal professionals, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of matters while providing exceptional support to both internal and external stakeholders.

The Role

As a trusted member of the legal support team, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high level support to partners and fee earners
• Complex diary and inbox management
• Drafting correspondence and preparing legal documents
• Managing client matter opening, maintenance, archiving and document management processes
• Processing expenses and third party invoices
• Working closely with billing teams to support financial processes
• Coordinating domestic and international travel arrangements
• Liaising with clients and stakeholders professionally and efficiently
• Maintaining client relationship management systems
• Assisting with client events, seminars and business development activities
• Mentoring and supporting junior legal support staff
• General administrative support including filing and document production

Benefits

• Salary package of up to $115,000
• Opportunity to work within a highly respected global legal environment
• Strong focus on career progression and professional development
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Exposure to complex litigation matters and high caliber clients
• Inclusive workplace that values diversity and individual perspectives
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Wellbeing initiatives and employee support programs

About You

• 4+ years' experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary or in a similar legal support role
• Previous litigation experience is strongly preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong time management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• A proactive, positive and team focused approach
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues

This firm is recognised for its collaborative culture, commitment to inclusion and investment in its people. You will be encouraged to develop your skills, take ownership of your work and build a long term career within a genuinely supportive environment.

If you are an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant seeking your next career move, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your Microsoft Word formatted CV for a confidential discussion.

Contact:

Isabella Collins

Consultant, Permanent Legal Recruitment

isabellac@people2people.com.au

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