At a Glance
- Tasks: Support senior lawyers with administrative tasks and manage workflows in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Leading international law firm known for its supportive and high-performing culture.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, wellbeing allowances, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Part-time role with a focus on collaboration and innovation in legal support.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact while building your legal career.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Legal Assistant and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 24.3 - 29.7 $ per hour.
About the Firm
Our client is a leading international law firm with a well-established presence in Sydney and across major markets worldwide. Known locally as a genuine market leader, the firm has built a reputation for its supportive, high-performing culture, offering a professional and collegiate environment where business services and legal support staff are highly valued. With a strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing and flexible ways of working, the firm invests heavily in the growth of its people and prides itself on being a genuinely great place to build a long-term career.
The Role
We are recruiting an experienced Legal Assistant to support the Financial Services practice within a well-regarded Corporate team in Sydney. This part-time role is offered on a parental leave cover contract until September 2027, as part of a job share with another experienced Legal Assistant, supporting two Partners and two Senior Associates. Working days are fixed at Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, with Wednesday being a crossover day with your job share partner. This suits a confident, organised Legal Assistant who enjoys being a trusted right-hand to senior lawyers in a fast-paced, high-performing team.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing diaries, inboxes and workflows, and coordinating day-to-day administrative matters
- Preparing and managing correspondence, documents and matter files
- Coordinating meetings, calls, events and travel arrangements
- Liaising confidently with clients and internal stakeholders
- Managing billing, including pre-bills, edits, finalisation and cost reporting
- Monitoring deadlines and following up on outstanding actions
- Collaborating with other Legal Assistants and Administrative Assistants across the Corporate group
- Contributing ideas for more efficient ways of working, including technology and AI tools
Candidate Requirements
- Demonstrated experience as a Legal Assistant or senior legal support professional in a legal or professional services environment
- Proven experience supporting senior stakeholders, with sound judgement and discretion
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines
- Experience with billing, reporting and matter management systems
- Previous job share experience desirable but not essential
- A service-oriented mindset and willingness to mentor junior team members
Why Apply
Join a high-performing, market-leading practice within a truly international firm, working alongside supportive senior lawyers. The firm invests heavily in its people, offering structured development, mentoring, a strong focus on wellbeing, and additional benefits including wellbeing and home office allowances.
Legal Assistant in Sydney employer: Barratt Galvin
As a leading international law firm in Sydney, our client offers a supportive and high-performing culture where Legal Assistants are valued as integral members of the team. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, flexible working arrangements, and structured development opportunities, this firm is an excellent employer for those looking to build a rewarding long-term career in the legal field.
