About Us

Griffith Barton Lawyers is a boutique law firm specialising in commercial disputes and property insurance.

Rather than spreading ourselves across a broad range of legal services, we concentrate on select practice areas to ensure our clients receive specialist expertise and the highest level of attention to detail.

Our lawyers take a pragmatic approach to matters, focusing on achieving commercial outcomes efficiently and cost-effectively.

We uphold the best legal traditions by staying true to our values in everything we do. We value honesty, integrity and fairness. We value hard work, thoughtful strategy and clever solutions. Above all, we value people.

Our clients are at the core of our success, and we are unwaveringly dedicated to meeting their needs.

Find out more at griffithbarton.com.au.

What we are looking for

We have an opportunity for a motivated Legal Assistant to join our busy insurance litigation practice group on a casual basis at our Sydney CBD office.

You will work closely with our lawyers, providing administrative and file management support across a busy legal practice.

Your duties will include:

- opening, maintaining and managing legal files;

- preparing, formatting and filing legal documents;





- managing correspondence and electronic filing;

- assisting with court documents, filing and service;

- answering telephone calls and responding to client enquiries; and

- providing general administrative support to lawyers and the wider team.

This is a great opportunity for a law student looking to gain practical experience in a legal environment.

Our ideal candidate

We are looking for a candidate who:

- can manage a high volume of files and competing priorities;

- is highly organised, proactive and deadline-driven;

- has excellent written and verbal communication skills;

- demonstrates a strong work ethic and willingness to learn;

- can work both independently and collaboratively within a team;

- has strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office;

- demonstrates excellent attention to detail;

- has strong time management and organisational skills; and

- ideally has previous experience in a legal or administrative role, although this is not essential, as training will be provided to the right candidate.

Benefits

- Salary commensurate with experience.

- Central CBD office location.

- Great work workplace.

- A long-term career with progression.

📌 Legal Assistant (Sydney)
🏢 Griffith Barton Lawyers
📍 Sydney