A national commercial law firm is looking for a Legal Assistant to join their Competition, Regulatory & Risk team in the Sydney CBD. This is a newly created role driven by growth, offering the chance to step into a busy, high-performing practice with a supportive team and plenty of room to develop.
 
What’s in it for you?

• Join a well-regarded, growing national firm;

• Salary package up to $100,000, depending on experience;

• Flexible and hybrid working options;

• Strong support network of Legal Assistants; and

• Access to gym discounts.

The Role

You’ll be supporting a Special Counsel and a Senior Associate, providing high-level administrative and organisational support across competition, regulatory and risk matters. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, editing and formatting documents, reports and briefs;

• Diary and email management for two senior fee earners;

• Assisting with monthly billing and practice management tasks;

• File and matter management across multiple deadlines;

• Coordinating meetings, client communication and occasional travel; and

• Supporting broader team workflows and general administrative tasks.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience as a Legal Assistant, ideally in litigation;

• Enjoys being busy and can manage competing deadlines comfortably;

• Has strong attention to detail, initiative and communication skills;

• Is polished, organised and proactive in how they work; and

• Works well in a collaborative, team-focused environment.

How to Apply
 
For more information or a confidential discussion please call Kathryn Allen at u&u on 0473 171 887 quoting reference number 43568.
 
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