Are you an experienced Legal Assistant or Executive Assistant looking for a senior support role where you can work closely with one of the firm’s key Partners?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading Corporate M&A; team, providing dedicated support to the Sydney Office Partner, alongside a wider group of senior lawyers and fee earners. It’s a high-profile, trusted position for someone who enjoys being at the centre of a busy practice, building strong relationships and ensuring everything runs seamlessly.

- Work closely with the Sydney Office Partner in a trusted, senior EA-style capacity
- Join a highly regarded Corporate M&A; practice working on major, high-profile matters
- Be part of a collaborative, supportive and genuinely team-focused environment
- Excellent exposure to senior stakeholders and leading clients
- Modern Sydney CBD offices with access to leading technology and AI tools
- Hybrid working – typically 1 day WFH per week after probation
- Strong long-term career opportunity within a highly respected top-tier environment

About the Role

You’ll take ownership of the day-to-day coordination of a busy senior Partner while also providing high-quality administrative support across the wider Corporate M&A; team.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Complex diary, inbox and meeting management
- Domestic and international travel coordination
- Client liaison, events and relationship management




- File and matter management, including opening, maintaining and closing matters
- Monthly billing management, including WIP, time recording, invoice preparation and follow-up
- Preparing, formatting and amending legal documents and correspondence
- Maintaining electronic files and document management systems
- Coordinating signatures, documents and matter-related administration
- Using legal document, file and billing management systems to keep matters organised and up to date
- Supporting ad hoc projects and wider team priorities

You’ll Be a Great Fit If

- You have 2+ years’ experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal PA or Executive Assistant within a law firm
- You have previously supported lawyers up to Partner level and are confident working with senior stakeholders
- Strong experience managing busy and complex diaries and inboxes
- Confident with file and matter management
- Experience using legal systems such as Aderant, Elite 3E, iManage, LEAP or similar
- Robust document preparation, formatting and correspondence skills
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Polished, proactive and professional, with strong communication skills and discretion
- Comfortable working both autonomously and collaboratively within a busy, high-performing team

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📌 Legal Assistant (Sydney)
🏢 MJD Recruitment Pty
📍 Sydney