Law Graduate or Solicitor in Sydney

Norton Rose Fulbright is a global legal practice providing the world's pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 4000 lawyers based in over 58 offices across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.

We are looking for an experienced Legal Practice Assistant to join our Real Estate team in Sydney, supporting a Partner, Special Counsel and a team of proactive and engaging lawyers. You’ll work alongside a paralegal / licensed conveyancer, who also provides some PA support. This is a varied and hands‑on role suited to a career PA who enjoys building strong relationships, staying organised and delivering high‑quality support in a busy professional services environment.

Responsibilities

• Core administrative support including diary and inbox management, meeting coordination, organising domestic and international travel and management of a high volume of internal and external calls.
• Billing and financial administration including monthly billing support, expense management, client reporting, matter budgeting and coordination of outstanding invoices.
• Real estate and transactional support including preparation and amendment of property and leasing documentation, coordination of transaction processes, management of critical dates and assistance with settlement and conveyancing matters.
• Team support including proactively anticipating needs, managing competing priorities, coordinating workflows and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.

Requirements

• Prior experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant or Practice Assistant within a law firm or professional/financial services organization is preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when preparing and formatting documents.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously.
• Previous experience supporting billing processes and working with financial systems is preferable.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, with strong document formatting skills.
• A proactive, collaborative and client‑focused approach, with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high‑quality support.

Why Norton Rose Fulbright?

At Norton Rose Fulbright, you will be rewarded with genuine career prospects and an excellent team environment renowned for its collaborative culture, passion for client service and professional development opportunities. Our PAs are highly valued members of the firm and are supported by a collaborative national Practice Support team that is committed to continuous learning, development and career growth. Norton Rose Fulbright values diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment. We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as well as a gold tier employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace Equality Index. In 2025 we were re‑accredited as a Family Inclusive Workplace and always encourage people to discuss flexible and hybrid work options with us. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

What’s in it for you?

• Multiple opportunities available across highly regarded law firms in Sydney.
• Roles suited to junior Legal Assistants through to experienced Legal Secretaries.
• Competitive salaries, excellent benefits and genuine long‑term career progression.
• Supportive, collaborative teams with approachable Partners and senior lawyers.
• Opportunities across a range of practice areas including litigation, corporate, property, employment, insurance and more.
• WFH and flexible arrangements available across selected roles.

Junior Legal Assistant

Full Time | $70K package | Hybrid

An opportunity has become available for a Junior Legal Assistant to join a well‑established national law firm specialising in personal injury matters. Working closely with the legal team, you’ll provide day‑to‑day administrative and secretarial support while gaining valuable experience within a leading personal injury practice.

About the role

• Providing administrative and legal support to the team.
• Drafting correspondence and preparing documentation.
• Managing diaries, appointments and scheduling.
• Liaising with clients and third parties.
• Maintaining electronic and physical files.
• Processing incoming correspondence.
• Data entry, scanning, copying and general administration.
• Supporting the Senior Secretary and wider team with day‑to‑day tasks.

About you

• We’re looking for someone with 1+ years’ experience in legal administration, legal secretarial support or a similar role who is organised, proactive and keen to develop their legal skills.
• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Confident Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• A professional phone manner.
• The ability to manage competing priorities.
• Previous legal or personal injury experience is highly regarded.