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 robust 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
Strong 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 (New South Wales)
🏢 MJD Recruitment Pty
📍 New South Wales