Are you an experienced Legal Assistant ready to hit the ground running in a dynamic, fast-paced legal environment? We are currently partnering with top-tier national and international law firms seeking skilled Legal Assistants for a range of temporary contracts (4 weeks to 6 months) across leading law firms in Sydney CBD.
What We're Looking For:
We’re seeking candidates with a minimum of 2 years' experience in legal support roles, ideally working up to Partner level. You will be confident, proactive, and adaptable, with strong skills across:
- Matter and document management
- Legal billing and expense coordination
- Diary and travel management
- Preparation of legal documents, reports and presentations
- Assistance with practice and firm projects
Key Requirements:
- Full-time availability Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:15pm (on-site)
- Full working rights in Australia (citizenship, permanent residency, or valid temporary visa covering the assignment duration)
- Ability to quickly integrate into new teams and workflows
- Proficiency with legal systems such as FileSite, Affinity, Aderant, Elite, and InTapp is highly regarded.
- A current police check is desirable but not essential
Whether you’re on a working holiday in Australia, in-between roles, biding time before an overseas move or adventure, or exploring contract opportunities to broaden your experience, these assignments offer a fantastic chance to work with respected legal practices and expand your network.
Ready to take the next step?
Submit your resume today to be considered for upcoming roles. Immediate starts available for the right candidates.
Due to the volume of interest only successful applicants will be contacted directly.
Apply Now!
If you meet the requirements, we would love to hear from you. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.
About Barratt Galvin
Barratt Galvin is a specialist legal recruitment agency based in Australia, with more than 20 years of combined experience placing professionals in law jobs in Australia, London, and the Middle East.
From our Sydney base, we connect lawyers, paralegals, legal secretaries, executive assistants, HR, business development and marketing professionals, and office support staff with mid-tier, top-tier, and international law firms.
Whether you are seeking your next legal job in Australia or planning an international move to London or the Middle East, our team provides trusted guidance, access to exclusive law firm opportunities, and market-leading salary insights.
Partner with Barratt Galvin for your local and international legal job search — we specialise in aligning legal careers with the right opportunities across the world’s leading legal markets.
