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Legal Assistant
Posted 4 hours ago
Location
Sydney C B D,
New South Wales
Salary
$80,000 - $110,000
per annum
Specialty
Legal, Risk & Compliance and Legal Support
Job Type
Permanent
Job ID
45012
Job Details

We’re working with a highly regarded national law firm on a Legal Assistant opportunity within their Environment team.

This is a role suited to an experienced Legal Assistant who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and supporting a Partner who operates at a high level. The practice is thriving, and the right person will play a key role in keeping things running smoothly day-to-day.

The Role

This is a hands-on role where you’ll need to be organised, proactive, and comfortable working at pace. The Partner has a clear and efficient communication style and values someone who can stay on top of priorities, anticipate needs, and work confidently with a high level of autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing complex diaries and coordinating meetings;

  • End-to-end billing, including high-volume and high-value matters;

  • Drafting and formatting legal documents and correspondence;

  • File and matter management;

  • Liaising with clients and stakeholders; and

  • General administrative support to the team.

About You

  • 3+ years’ experience as a Legal Assistant within a law firm;

  • Previous experience in litigation or planning & environment preferred, however, not essential;

  • Confident, direct communicator who can keep things moving;

  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail;

  • Proactive and able to anticipate what’s needed next; and

  • Comfortable working in a busy, high-performing environment.

Why This Role?

  • Work with a high-performing Partner and busy, successful practice;

  • Competitive salary up to $105,000 package (depending on experience);

  • A role where you can take ownership and make a real impact;

  • Health and wellness benefits; and

  • Social and inclusive culture.

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion please call Kathryn Allen at u&u on 0473 171 887 quoting reference number 45012.

At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.

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