Job Description

We are a boutique legal firm located across the road from the Broadway Shopping Centre. We are seeking a mature highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing administrative support to the office and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be able to multitask, and have a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

- Organizing and maintaining documents in a paper or electronic filing system
- Filing pleadings with court clerk.
- Investigating facts and laws of cases and searching public records and other resources to prepare cases and determine causes of action.
- Preparing affidavits, legal correspondence and other documents for attorneys.
- Greet and welcome visitors in a professional and friendly manner
- Answer and direct phone calls to the appropriate person or department
- Schedule appointments and meetings
- Assist with administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and photocopying
- Manage incoming and outgoing mail and packages
- Provide general administrative support to the team as needed
- Manage diaries and schedule meetings
- Prepare, format, and amend legal documents and correspondence
- Draft court documents in compliance with relevant rules and deadlines




- Conduct document formatting, proofreading, and version control
- Manage electronic and hard copy document filing
- Assist with onboarding new clients, including file openings and conflict checks
- Support the drafting of bills and processing of invoices
- Monitor outstanding fees and process expenses
- Support the drafting of bills and processing of invoices

Qualifications

- High school diploma or equivalent
- 1-2 years of experience in a similar role
- Experience with Lexis Nexis Affinity would be highly regarded
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Experience as a legal secretary/assistant or a similar role
- Excellent foundation of administration/clerical skills
- Demonstrated understanding of personal injury matters and procedures (desirable)

Benefits

- Up to $115,000 package
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- CBD location
- Exposure to a busy commercial practice with strong Partner interaction
- Prospect for long-term development

Location: Sydney CBD

Contract: Full-time - Hybrid

📌 Legal Asisstant (Sydney)
🏢 David Landa Stewart Pty
📍 Sydney