The role

We are looking for an experienced Practice Assistant (PA) to join our Real Estate team, based in Sydney. In this role you will support a partner, special counsel and a team of proactive and engaging lawyers. You’ll work alongside a paralegal / licensed conveyancer, who also provides some PA support.

This role is suited to a career PA.

Responsibilities

- Core administrative support including diary and inbox management, meeting coordination, organising domestic and international travel and management of a high volume of internal and external calls
- Billing and financial administration including monthly billing support, expense management, client reporting, matter budgeting and coordination of outstanding invoices.
- Real estate and transactional support including preparation and amendment of property and leasing documentation, coordination of transaction processes, management of critical dates and assistance with settlement and conveyancing matters.
- Team support including proactively anticipating needs, managing competing priorities, coordinating workflows and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Requirements

- Prior experience as a Legal Secretary or Practice Assistant within a law firm
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and draft correspondence and documents
- Previous experience supporting monthly billing processes using relevant financial software preferable
- Highly proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite and confident adopting new technologies and systems




- Willingness to attend the office for a minimum of 4 days weekly
- A proactive, collaborative and client‑focused approach, with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high‑quality support.

Why Norton Rose Fulbright?

At Norton Rose Fulbright, you will be rewarded with genuine career prospects and an excellent team environment renowned for its cooperative culture, passion for client service and professional development opportunities. Our PAs are highly valued members of the firm and are supported by a collaborative national Practice Support team that is committed to continuous learning, development and career growth.

Diversity & Inclusion

Norton Rose Fulbright values diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment. We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as well as a gold tier employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace Equality Index.

In 2025 we were re‑accredited as a Family Inclusive Workplace and always encourage people to discuss flexible and hybrid work options with us.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

If you are trans or gender diverse and would like a confidential discussion before applying, please contact Yvette Borradale (03) 8686 6003 or Scott Baker (02) 9330 8578.

Please be aware in the course of routine work some of our lawyers and teams can be exposed to details of trauma. The firm has controls in place including educational and psychological support. Our talent team can provide further details.

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📌 Practice Assistant - Real Estate (Sydney)
🏢 Norton Rose Fulbright
📍 Sydney