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 flexible 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 2027, 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 effective 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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