We are working with a dynamic and fast-growing national law firm on a Legal Assistant opportunity within their General Insurance team in Sydney. This is a firm that invests in its people and has built a culture that is hard to find – collaborative and supportive. If you are looking for a firm where you can grow your career, be supported along the way and work with great people, this is worth reading on.

The Role

This is a fast-paced Legal Assistant role supporting a Principal and wider team of lawyers. You will work alongside experienced Legal Assistants in a collaborative team environment.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Managing monthly billing cycles;

• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders with a strong client service focus;

• Opening new matters;

• Maintaining electronic filing and ensuring all files are up to date;

• Liaising with courts and filing documents as required;

• Drafting and amending legal correspondence and documents; and

• Preparing briefs and assisting with monthly reporting.

About You

• Experience in a legal support or administrative role supporting a team of lawyers;

• A can-do attitude with a willingness to learn and grow;

• Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills;

• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities; and

• Someone who takes pride in their work and is a team player.

What's On Offer

• Hybrid working with 2 days WFH;

• An additional paid personal day each year; and

• Career growth and development opportunities.

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 45481.

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 throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats to apply), or have a preferred method of communication, 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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