The Opportunity:

This international law firm has it all: progressive work practices, excellent skill development and infrastructure, dynamic work, and lovely people.  With a Legal Assistant role now available in Sydney, this is an opportunity for an experienced professional looking for a new challenge.

Sitting within the firm's Litigation department, the successful applicant will support a Partner and team.  Daily responsibilities include:

• Document and file management;
• Undertaking monthly billing, reporting, and processing expense claims;
• Liaising with clients via email, telephone and face to face;
• Diary and meeting management;
• Filing, photocopying and other ad-hoc administration tasks;
• Assisting with Business Development tasks and liaising with the BD as needed;
• Carrying out department projects;
• General administration and project management as needed.

This is a full-time role working 9am - 5:30pm with flexibility to work remotely one or two days per week.


Culture & Benefits:

Employees of this firm enjoy an array of benefits which include flexible working policies, paid overtime, ongoing training and development initiatives, and competitive salaries.  


The Requirements:

Listed below are the minimum expectations for technical skills, experience and qualifications which individuals need to meet in order to perform their role:

• Previous experience of working in a similar role within a professional services organisation and supporting multiple fee earners;
• Demonstrated proficiency utilising legal billing and file management software;
• Excellent attention to detail and demonstrated ability to work to multiple and conflicting priorities;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Strong work ethic with the ability to take initiative with processes and build relationships with your team and contact.