Legal and Operations Assistant
Flexible location | National travel 2–3 times annually 
Permanent Full-Time or 12 Mth Contract options available.

A reputable and forward-thinking legal practice is seeking a proactive and detail-driven Legal Assistant to join their team. This vacancy has arisen due to parental leave, therefore a 12 month contract option is available for those who prefer contracting. This position is also available on a full time permanent basis for those seeking long term stability.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a busy support role, and takes pride in staying one step ahead.

Supporting a small group of approachable Partners and senior fee earners, you’ll be responsible for providing a wide range of administrative support—from diary and inbox management to document preparation and liaising with stakeholders.

Through your daily support to the CEO, you’ll also play a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, with scope to get involved in ad hoc projects and process improvement initiatives.

What you’ll bring:

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines

• Confident communication style and a collaborative approach

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Outlook and Word) and familiarity with DocuSign

• Sharp eye for detail and excellent proofreading skills

• Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information

• Previous experience in a mid to top tier legal environment is strongly preferred. Professional services experience is also considered

Additional skills that will be highly regarded:

• Exposure to document management systems or AI-based legal tech

• Experience managing busy inboxes and calendars

• Problem-solving mindset and a can-do attitude

Requirements:

• Ability to work from the CBD office 4 days per week. 1 day per week from home falls on a Tues–Thurs each week and is planned out a month in advance for the entire office

• Flexibility to work extended hours on occasion

• Willingness to travel to another national office 2–3 times a year for training and team events. All travel is arranged and funded by the firm

In return, you’ll enjoy:

• A competitive salary package plus bonus (discretionary)

• A collaborative, down-to-earth team culture

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

• Flexibility and autonomy in how you structure your day

• Discounts on team events and offsites

This is a great fit for someone who enjoys working behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

 

Apply now!  If you feel that you meet the requirements we would like to hear from you. 

Due to the volume of interest only successful applicants will be contacted directly.

Barratt Galvin is an Australian-based legal recruitment business providing law firm resourcing solutions.  Collectively, our consultants have over twenty year’s experience placing legal professionals into law jobs locally and internationally. 

Based in Sydney, we assist legal professionals looking for legal jobs within Australia, as well as those relocating to or returning from London and the Middle East legal markets.  

Our core client base is made up of elite private practice legal teams within mid to top-tier and international law firms.  The legal jobs we recruit for include Lawyers, Legal Secretaries, EA/PA, HR, Business Development & Marketing and Office Support. 

As recruitment experts in Australia, London and the Middle East we can assist you with your international or local legal job search.   Barratt Galvin is focused on providing you access to legal job opportunities that align with your career goals, at the best possible salary level within the market.