Legal Assistant - Corporate

About Us

We are a contemporary Australian law firm recognized for our excellence. Our focus lies in delivering superior service, operational efficiency, and leading-edge employee experiences. We collaborate with a wide range of Australian and international corporations, organizations, and government bodies.

Role Overview

We seek a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our Corporate team based in Sydney. This is a part-time role, two days per week, for a six-month contract. The successful candidate will support two partners and a team of lawyers, enhancing productivity and quality in a fast-moving setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative assistance including managing diaries and inboxes, scheduling meetings, processing expenses, and preparing, printing, and scanning documents.
• Oversee file management tasks such as opening and closing files, preparing cost letters, updating client information in the CRM system, and managing electronic archiving.
• Prepare court-related documents by assisting in drafting briefs and accurately lodging court and tribunal documents.
• Handle billing and reporting duties encompassing time tracking and issuing comprehensive monthly invoices.
• Serve as the main liaison with clients and team members, maintaining clear and confident communication.

Candidate Profile

• Self-driven and adaptable, able to work independently with minimal oversight and maintain accountability in a dynamic workplace.
• Possess strong technical skills particularly with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Aderant Expert software is advantageous.
• Detail-focused, consistently delivering high-quality results within tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication abilities, able to engage effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels.

Why Work With Us?

• Diverse and inclusive environment recognized for gender equality and LGBTQ inclusion.
• Opportunities to advance your career through structured learning, development programs, and study support.
• Active community engagement through pro bono work, grants, and volunteering initiatives.
• Flexible working arrangements blending onsite and remote work, including home office support.
• Comprehensive wellbeing benefits: paid parental leave up to 20 weeks, discounted gym and health insurance, salary continuance insurance, employee assistance programs, and support for parents and carers.

Additional Information

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Australia. Applications from agencies will not be considered currently. Application information is retained for 24 months, after which application details are deleted but the profile remains active. Profile deletion can be actioned by the user via account settings.