Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers is a well-established Australian mid-tier law firm with offices across Sydney, Parramatta, Campbelltown, Wollongong, Newcastle, Raymond Terrace, Hobart and Melbourne.
We provide comprehensive legal services across property, commercial, litigation and dispute resolution, employment & industrial relations, and plaintiff personal injury law.
Our clients include corporations, government, not-for-profit organisations, SMEs and individuals.
At our core, we are a values-led firm.
We are committed to delivering high-quality legal advice with integrity, while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace.
We invest in our people, encouraging growth, recognising contribution, and providing opportunities to build meaningful and rewarding careers.
The Opportunity
An exciting chance has arisen for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Leasing team in Syndey, supporting Anthony Herro, one of Australia's leading retail and commercial leasing lawyers.
This is a career-enhancing opportunity for an experience Legal Assistant who enjoys working in a client-focused environment and wants to be involved in complex retail and commercial leasing matters.
You will work closely with the team, playing an integral role in supporting high-quality legal services to a diverse client base.
Key responsibilities
Providing high-level legal and administrative support to the Leasing & Property team
Drafting, formatting and preparing leasing documentation, correspondence and legal documents
Managing client communications and acting as a key point of contact throughout matters
Diary, email and calendar management
Coordinating meetings, mediations and travel arrangements
File management, matter opening and closing,



conflict checks and document filing
Liaising with landlords, tenants, property managers, agents and other stakeholders
Assisting with billing, time entry and monthly invoicing processes
Supporting the Leasing & Property team to ensure matters progress efficiently and key deadlines are met
Providing general legal administrative support to the team as required
Successful candidates will have
3-5+ years' experience as a Legal Assistant within a commercial property and/or leasing practice
Demonstrated experience supporting lawyers in retail and commercial leasing matters
A sound understanding of leasing terminology, processes and documentation
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to consistently prepare professional legal documentation
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
A proactive approach with the confidence to work autonomously
Outstanding communication and client service skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
Experience using legal practice management and billing systems
A blend of working in the office & remotely
Annual Christmas gift
Employee Assistance program
IT equipment provided to our people to work remotely
Annual COD Health dollars towards your health & wellbeing
Social gatherings and sporting groups
Internal learning and development program
We require successful applicants to provide a satisfactory police clearance prior to commencing employment.
We actively encourage and welcome candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, candidates with a disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.
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📌 Legal Assistant - Leasing (Sydney)
🏢 Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers
📍 Sydney