Job Description

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?

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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.

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

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Your responsibilities will include:

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



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

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