About the Firm
Join one of the world's leading international law firms, recognised globally for its market-leading disputes and litigation practice. With a strong Australian presence and a reputation for handling complex, high-value matters across multiple jurisdictions, this firm is a go-to choice for clients navigating sophisticated legal challenges. Its disputes team is active, dynamic and consistently recognised for delivering exceptional outcomes.
The Role
This is a temporary opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant to provide high-quality support to the Disputes team. The team operates at pace, with senior practitioners frequently in court or in meetings, meaning a significant portion of day-to-day communication is conducted via email. You will need to be confident working with a high degree of autonomy and comfortable managing your workload with minimal in-person instruction. This role would suit a self-starter who thrives in a demanding environment and takes real ownership of their responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a substantial matter management workload, ensuring tasks are progressed efficiently and accurately
- Coordinate and communicate primarily via email, keeping all parties informed and matters moving
- Partner with the billing specialist to manage and distribute the billing workload effectively
- Delegate and oversee administrative tasks in coordination with the wider admin team
- Prioritise competing demands and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, court-driven environment
- Previous experience in a legal assistant or legal support role, with solid matter management exposure
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to handle a high volume of work under pressure
- Excellent written communication skills, with confidence in email-based correspondence as a primary mode of contact
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement with limited in-person supervision
- A proactive, adaptable approach and the initiative to manage tasks without being prompted
- Competitive hourly rate of $35-$40/hr + superannuation, depending on experience
- Immediate opportunity to contribute to a high-performing, nationally recognised disputes team
- Gain exposure to complex, high-profile litigation work in a market-leading firm
- Supportive wider team environment that values professionalism and initiative
Established in 2014, Barratt Galvin is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy focused on private practice legal recruitment. Laura Barratt, our founder, has been recruiting throughout Australia, the Middle East and the UK since 2005, building deep market knowledge and long-standing relationships across each region.
We partner with leading international and regional law firms to recruit Lawyers, Legal Assistants, Business Development, Marketing, and HR professionals. Recognised for our strength in international law firm recruitment, we regularly advise on moves between the markets within which we recruit.
With strong Sydney and broader Australian market connections, we support both local career progression and international relocation for those seeking opportunities in the Middle East, UK, or beyond.
Barratt Galvin delivers specialist insight, discretion, and access to exclusive opportunities across Australian and global legal markets.
