Are you an experienced Legal Assistant or Executive Assistant looking for a senior support role where you can work closely with one of the firm’s key Partners?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading Corporate M&A; team, providing dedicated support to the Sydney Office Partner, alongside a wider group of senior lawyers and fee earners. It’s a high-profile, trusted position for someone who enjoys being at the centre of a busy practice, building strong relationships and ensuring everything runs seamlessly.

Work closely with the Sydney Office Partner in a trusted, senior EA-style capacity

Join a highly regarded Corporate M&A; practice working on major, high-profile matters

Be part of a collaborative, supportive and genuinely team-focused environment

Excellent exposure to senior stakeholders and leading clients

Modern Sydney CBD offices with access to leading technology and AI tools

Hybrid working – typically 1 day WFH per week after probation

Strong long-term career opportunity within a highly respected top-tier environment

About the Role You’ll take ownership of the day-to-day coordination of a busy senior Partner while also providing high-quality administrative support across the wider Corporate M&A; team.

Your responsibilities will include:

Complex diary, inbox and meeting management

Domestic and international travel coordination

Client liaison, events and relationship management





File and matter management, including opening, maintaining and closing matters

Monthly billing management, including WIP, time recording, invoice preparation and follow-up

Preparing, formatting and amending legal documents and correspondence

Maintaining electronic files and document management systems

Coordinating signatures, documents and matter-related administration

Using legal document, file and billing management systems to keep matters organised and up to date

Supporting ad hoc projects and wider team priorities

You’ll Be a Excellent Fit If

You have 2+ years’ experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal PA or Executive Assistant within a law firm

You have previously supported lawyers up to Partner level and are confident working with senior stakeholders

Strong experience managing busy and complex diaries and inboxes

Confident with file and matter management

Experience using legal systems such as Aderant, Elite 3E, iManage, LEAP or similar

Strong document preparation, formatting and correspondence skills

Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities

Polished, proactive and professional, with strong communication skills and discretion

Comfortable working both autonomously and collaboratively within a busy, high-performing team

📌 Legal Assistant (Sydney)
🏢 MJD Recruitment Pty
📍 Sydney