About Us

We are a modern Australian law firm with a leading reputation. We focus on exceptional service, operational excellence and being at the forefront of employee experience. We work closely with Australian and international businesses, organisations and governments.

About The Role

We're looking for an enthusiastic, organised and proactive Legal Assistant to support two Partners within our Corporate Commercial practice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys being at the centre of a busy team, and takes pride in delivering exceptional support. As a trusted member of the team, you'll play a key role in ensuring our Partners and lawyers are set up for success, while building strong relationships across the firm and with clients.

The Role Offers Plenty Of Variety Including

- Managing complex calendars, meetings and travel arrangements
- Preparing correspondence, documents and client communications
- File and matter management, including opening files and maintaining records using iManage
- Billing, client reporting and expense processing
- Assisting with the preparation of pitches, presentations and business development activities
- Managing competing priorities and providing proactive administrative support
- Building strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
- Supporting lawyers with the productive use of technology and AI-enabled tools

About You With at least 4+ years of experience in a similar role within a private practice law firm, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, enthusiasm,



and excellent communication and organisational skills to the team.

- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Enthusiastic and eager to learn
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-performing environment
- Naturally proactive and able to anticipate needs
- Strong communicator with a professional and client-focused approach
- Tech-savvy and confident learning new systems and ways of working
- Curious about how emerging technologies, including AI, can improve efficiency and client service
- Able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high standard of work

Why join Maddocks? Maddocks Is Simply a Great Place To Do Great Work. We Foster a Culture Of Collaboration, Learning And Engagement Where You Will Experience A diverse and inclusive workplace: We have been named an employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workforce Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) every year since 2004 along with being named a Silver Employer at the Australian Workplace Equality Index's 2024 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards. We promote diversity internally through our Maddocks Gender Equality Network, Maddocks CALD, Maddocks Disability Inclusion and Maddocks Pride groups.



Career Development: Learn and develop through structured learning and development programs at each stage of your career and study support programs.

Community involvement: give back to the communities in which we operate through our thriving pro bono and grants programs and staff volunteering initiatives.

Work flexibly: work in a hybrid way with part of your week in the office and support to set up your home office.

Wellbeing & Benefits: access to up to 20 weeks paid parental leave, discounted gym memberships & health insurance, salary continuance insurance, Employee Assistance Program and parents and carers wellbeing programs.

Our people are our greatest advocates and we believe this is a result of our inclusive culture and focus on complex and interesting work.

To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. Please note that unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered at this time.

Ready for your next career move? Make your Move to Maddocks – Apply Now.

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📌 Legal Assistant - Corporate (Sydney)
🏢 Maddocks
📍 Sydney