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 setting 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 outstanding 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

About you

The successful candidate will be a self-starter, with a team-based, client-first approach. You will have excellent typing skills, be proficient with Microsoft Office and have excellent attention to detail. You will enjoy working in a busy practice with proven capability in managing multiple and changing priorities.
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

Applicants must have full, permanent working rights in Australia.
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