We are working with a leading national law firm to find a skilled Legal Assistant to join their Disputes practice in their Sydney CBD office. This is a firm that has grown significantly in recent years and has built a strong reputation not just for the quality of its work but for the culture it has created along the way. Teams are autonomous, the support network is strong and social, and it is the kind of place where people enjoy coming to work.

This is a full-time role supporting one Partner and their broader team across a busy and varied disputes practice.

The Role

• Handling incoming and outgoing correspondence, phone calls and emails;

• Diary management, scheduling meetings, travel arrangements and events;

• Preparing legal documents and correspondence, file opening and closing including e-filing and matter management;

• Assisting with monthly billing, client reports and archiving;

• General administrative support to solicitors; and

• Working collaboratively within a high performing team.

About You

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Legal Assistant, ideally in litigation, disputes or insolvency;

• Strong understanding of court processes and litigation procedures;

• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work under pressure;

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and practice management systems;

• Strong organisational skills and a proactive mindset; and

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Please note this role is not open to law students.

What's On Offer

• Salary package up to $105,000 dependent on experience;

• Flexible working with 1 day working from home;

• Gym and health insurance discounts;

• A firm that has been growing consistently, with real opportunities to grow with it; and

• Autonomous teams with a strong, social support network around you.

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion please click to reveal the contact details for Kathryn Allen at u&u on 0473 171 887 quoting reference number 45363.

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.

Should you require reasonable adjustments or have a preferred method of communication throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request via adjustments@uandu.com or contact u&u on 02 8245 7900 to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.

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