Job Description Norton Rose Fulbright | Sydney

About us

Norton Rose Fulbright is a global legal practice. We provide the world's pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 4000 lawyers based in over 58 offices across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.

The role

We are looking for an experienced Legal Practice Assistant to join our Real Estate team in Sydney, supporting a Partner, Special Counsel and a team of proactive and engaging lawyers. You’ll work alongside a paralegal / licensed conveyancer, who also provides some PA support.

This is a varied and hands‑on role suited to a career PA who enjoys building strong relationships, staying organised and delivering high‑quality support in a busy professional services environment.

Responsibilities

Core administrative support including diary and inbox management, meeting coordination, organising domestic and international travel and management of a high volume of internal and external calls

Billing and financial administration including monthly billing support, expense management, client reporting, matter budgeting and coordination of outstanding invoices.

Real estate and transactional support including preparation and amendment of property and leasing documentation, coordination of transaction processes, management of critical dates and assistance with settlement and conveyancing matters.

Team support including proactively anticipating needs, managing competing priorities, coordinating workflows and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Requirements

Prior experience as a Legal Secretary,



Legal Assistant or Practice Assistant within a law firm or professional/financial services organization is preferred

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when preparing and formatting documents

Robust organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously

Previous experience supporting billing processes and working with financial systems is preferable

Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, with strong document formatting skills

A proactive, collaborative and client‑focused approach, with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high‑quality support

Why Norton Rose Fulbright?

At Norton Rose Fulbright, you will be rewarded with genuine career prospects and an excellent team environment renowned for its collaborative culture, passion for client service and professional development opportunities. Our PAs are highly valued members of the firm and are supported by a cooperative national Practice Support team that is committed to continuous learning, development and growth opportunities.

Norton Rose Fulbright values diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment. We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA)



as well as a gold tier employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace Equality Index. In 2025 we were re‑accredited as a Family Inclusive Workplace and always encourage people to discuss flexible and hybrid work options with us.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

Legal Assistants & Legal Secretaries | Junior to Senior Opportunities

What’s in it for you?

Multiple opportunities available across highly regarded law firms in Sydney

Roles suited to junior Legal Assistants through to experienced Legal Secretaries

Competitive salaries, excellent benefits and genuine long‑term career progression

Supportive, collaborative teams with approachable Partners and senior lawyers

Opportunities across a range of practice areas including litigation, corporate, property, employment, insurance and more

WFH and flexible arrangements available across selected roles

Junior Legal Assistant

Full Time | $70K package | Hybrid

An opportunity has become available for a Junior Legal Assistant to join a well‑established national law firm specialising in personal injury matters.

Working closely with the legal team, you’ll provide day‑to‑day administrative and secretarial support while gaining valuable experience within a leading personal injury practice.

About the role

Providing administrative and legal support to the team

Drafting correspondence and preparing documentation

Managing diaries, appointments and scheduling

Liaising with clients and third parties

Maintaining electronic and physical files

Processing incoming correspondence

Data ent

📌 Law Graduate Or Solicitor 0-2 Pqe (Sydney)
🏢 Orbis Legal
📍 Sydney