MJD Recruitment are excited to be working exclusively with this prestigious global law firm based in Sydney CBD.
The firm is searching for an experienced Legal Assistant to join their award-winning Disputes team.Renowned for their supportive culture and commitment to employee growth and development, this is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Assistant looking to build a long-term career within a highly regarded international firm.
MJD Recruitment are excited to be working exclusively with this prestigious global law firm based in Sydney CBD.
The firm is searching for an experienced Legal Assistant to join their award-winning Disputes team.Renowned for their supportive culture and commitment to employee growth and development, this is an excellent chance for a Legal Assistant looking to build a long-term career within a highly regarded international firm.
Wellness benefitsSocial committees and regular eventsBonus leaveFamily leaveYearly performance reviewsExcellent learning and career development opportunities
MJD Recruitment are excited to be working exclusively with this prestigious global law firm based in Sydney CBD.
The firm is searching for an experienced Legal Assistant to join their award-winning Disputes team.Renowned for their supportive culture and commitment to employee growth and development, this is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Assistant looking to build a long-term career within a highly regarded international firm.
Benefits:
Wellness benefitsSocial committees and regular eventsBonus leaveFamily leaveYearly performance reviewsRetail discountsExcellent learning and career development opportunities
The Role:
In this role, you will support 2 Partners and their wider team, who are described as social, close-knit and supportive.




Your responsibilities will include:
Drafting and preparing legal documents - including cost agreements, court documents, briefs for counsel, letters of demand, letters of engagement, affidavits and letters of instructionFile management - opening new matters, conflict checks, maintaining, closing and archiving filesBilling and timesheet input - end-of-month billing, client reporting, timesheets and expensesDiary and travel management - coordinating complex diaries, court dates and deadlines, and organising national travelClient and stakeholder communication - liaising with clients, lawyers, counsel and barristersEvent coordination - assisting with team events and functionsInbox and correspondence management - prioritising and organising key communications
Do you have the following skillset?
2+ years' experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably within Litigation/Disputes; however, experience across other areas of law will be consideredStrong organisational, written and verbal communication skillsFamiliarity with court processes and online court portalsProficiency in e-filing, expenses and billing systemsExperience with legal systems such as iManage, Elite 3E or Aderant and Chrome River is advantageousAbility to work independently and collaboratively within a busy teamExcellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise competing workloads and meet strict deadlines
Please note this role is best suited to someone looking to build a long-term career in legal support, as this position does not offer a pathway to legal practice.
Additional information
Prestigious global law firm | Wellness benefits, bonus leave & moreUp to $100,000 pkg | Yearly performance reviews & retail discountsSydney CBD | Disputes | Excellent career development opportunities
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📌 Legal Assistant - Disputes (Sydney)
🏢 MJD Recruitment Pty
📍 Sydney