The Role Are you an experienced Legal Assistant looking to join a high-performing Disputes team? We are currently recruiting for a Disputes Legal Assistant to join a leading Sydney law firm, providing dedicated support to senior lawyers within a busy and highly regarded Disputes practice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong Litigation or Dispute Resolution legal support experience who is looking for a long-term career opportunity within a professional, collaborative and supportive environment. Working closely with Partners and senior fee earners, you will play an integral role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of their practices. Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing busy diaries, inboxes and competing priorities
- Preparing, drafting and formatting legal documents, court documents and correspondence
- Coordinating meetings, appointments and client communications
- Assisting with matter management, billing and general administration
- Managing court filing requirements and key litigation deadlines
- Liaising with clients, counsel, courts and internal stakeholders
- Utilising legal software systems for document management, billing and matter administration
- Providing broader administrative support to the Disputes team What's on Offer? Alongside a competitive salary, you'll enjoy an excellent range of benefits, including:
- Flexible working arrangements,



with a balance of office and work-from-home days
- A supportive, collaborative and inclusive team culture
- Paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional annual leave
- Access to a dedicated wellness programme
- Genuine investment in employee wellbeing, professional development and career progression About You We are looking for a proactive and highly organised Legal Assistant who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional support. To be successful, you will ideally have:
- Previous experience as a Legal Assistant within a law firm (essential)
- Experience supporting Litigation, Disputes or Dispute Resolution lawyers
- Strong knowledge of legal documentation and court processes
- Experience with legal software systems such as Elite 3E, iManage, Aderant, LEAP, Practice Evolve or similar
- Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously
- Strong communication skills and a professional, personable approach Interested? If this sounds like the right next step for you, we'd love to hear from you Additional information
- Up to $105K package, depending on experience
- Versatile working arrangements and excellent employee benefits
- Support senior Partners within a busy Disputes practice

📌 Legal Assistant (Sydney)
🏢 Mjd Recruitment
📍 Sydney