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Join a prestigious top-tier law firm and support two senior Partners within a highly regarded Corporate M&A; team.
Offering an excellent salary package, flexible working, stunning CBD offices and genuine career development opportunities, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performing legal team.
Benefits
Salary package up to $110,000, depending on experience
1 day work from home after probation
Sydney CBD location, close to public transport
Additional leave and wellness benefits
Ongoing training, mentorship and professional development
Supportive team culture, social events and genuine career progression
Role
MJD Recruitment is partnering with a prestigious top-tier law firm in Sydney CBD to recruit a
Senior Legal Assistant to support two senior Partners in its Corporate M&A; practice.
Working within a busy, fast-paced team, you will provide high-level legal secretarial and administrative support, helping manage daily workflow and ensuring the smooth running of the practice.
Responsibilities
Preparing, drafting, formatting and amending legal documents and correspondence
Managing Partner inboxes, diaries, meetings and travel arrangements
Coordinating file and matter management, including opening, maintaining, closing and archiving files
Managing billing, timesheets, WIP reports, expenses and end-of-month billing




Using legal practice management systems, including
iManage and Aderant
Assisting with transaction closings, document execution and corporate administration
Liaising with clients, Partners, lawyers and external stakeholders
Providing general legal secretarial and administrative support to the wider team
About You
3+ years' experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary or Senior Legal Assistant
within a law firm
Experience supporting Corporate, Commercial, M&A; or Banking & Finance teams
Strong billing, timesheet and matter management experience
Experience using iManage and Aderant
Advanced Microsoft Office skills and exceptional document formatting abilities
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A proactive, professional approach and excellent attention to detail
The ability to build strong working relationships with Partners, lawyers and clients
An interest in legal technology and AI-enabled tools, such as Microsoft Copilot, CoCounsel or Harvey AI
This role is ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in legal support within a leading law firm setting.
Additional information
Up to $110K package + 1 day WFH and wellness benefits
Support two senior Partners in a top-tier Corporate M&A; team
Sydney CBD location + career progression and development opportunities
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📌 Executive Assistant - Corporate M&A (Sydney)
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