About the Firm
Our client is a leading international law firm with a well-established presence in Sydney and across major markets worldwide. Known locally as a genuine market leader, the firm has built a reputation for its supportive, high-performing culture, offering a professional and collegiate environment where business services and legal support staff are highly valued. With a strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing and adaptable ways of working, the firm invests heavily in the growth of its people and prides itself on being a genuinely great place to build a long-term career.
The Role
We are recruiting an experienced Legal Assistant to support the Financial Services practice within a well-regarded Corporate team in Sydney. This part-time role is offered on a parental leave cover contract until September ****, as part of a job share with another experienced Legal Assistant supporting two Partners and two Senior Associates.
Working days are fixed at Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, with Wednesday being a crossover day with your job share partner. This suits a confident, organised Legal Assistant who enjoys being a trusted right-hand to senior lawyers in a fast-paced, high-performing team.
Key Responsibilities
Managing diaries, inboxes and workflows, and coordinating day-to-day administrative matters
Preparing and managing correspondence, documents and matter files
Coordinating meetings, calls, events and travel arrangements
Liaising confidently with clients and internal stakeholders
Managing billing, including pre-bills, edits, finalisation and cost reporting
Monitoring deadlines and following up on outstanding actions
Collaborating with other Legal Assistants and Administrative Assistants across the Corporate group
Contributing ideas for more efficient ways of working, including technology and AI tools
Candidate Requirements




Demonstrated experience as a Legal Assistant or senior legal support professional in a legal or professional services environment
Proven experience supporting senior stakeholders, with sound judgement and discretionStrong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines
Experience with billing, reporting and matter management systems
Previous job share experience desirable but not essential
A service-oriented mindset and willingness to mentor junior team members
Benefits
Up to $115,000 package
Supportive and collaborative team environment
CBD location
Exposure to a busy commercial practice with strong Partner interaction
Opportunity for long-term development
Paid parental leave (up to 20 weeks)
Gym memberships and health insurance, salary continuance insurance, Employee Assistance Program and parents and carers wellbeing programs
Hybrid work environment with home office provision
Location
Sydney
Working Hours
38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5pm
Contract Type
Part-time, parental leave cover contract
EEO/DEI Statement
We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values - Human, Bold, and Outstanding. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes.
Eligibility & Compliance
This position is open to candidates with full Australian working rights.
Applicants must be legally permitted to work in Australia.
Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered at this time.
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