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Legal Assistant
Posted 3 hours ago
Location
Sydney C B D,
New South Wales
Salary
$70,000 - $110,000
per annum
Specialty
Legal, Risk & Compliance and Legal Support
Job Type
Permanent
Job ID
45586
Job Details

An excellent opportunity to join a leading international law firm within a highly regarded Disputes practice, supporting two senior Partners and their wider team.

This is a fast-paced, high-performing group where you’ll gain exposure to complex, high-quality work while being genuinely supported by experienced lawyers who are invested in your development.

It’s a great opportunity for someone looking to build their career in a top-tier environment and learn from some of the best in the industry.

What you’ll be doing

  • Supporting two senior Partners and their team in a busy Disputes practice;

  • Managing diaries, inboxes and day-to-day workflow;

  • Coordinating meetings, travel and client arrangements;

  • Preparing and formatting legal documents;

  • Billing, time entries and matter management; and

  • Assisting with client meetings and business development activity.

What we’re looking for

  • Previous experience as a Legal Assistant in a busy legal environment;

  • Confident supporting senior stakeholders;

  • Strong billing and matter management experience;

  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail;

  • Able to manage competing priorities and stay ahead of workload;

  • Professional, proactive and easy to work with; and

  • Interested in building a long-term career in a top-tier firm.

Why this role

  • Work in a leading international law firm with a strong reputation;

  • Exposure to complex, high-quality Disputes work;

  • Strong training, structure and career development opportunities; and

  • Up to $105,000 package dependent on experience.

How to Apply
   
For more information or a confidential discussion please click to reveal the contact details for Kathryn Allen at u&u kathryn.allen@uandu.com or 0473 171 887 quoting reference number 45586.

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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