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Legal Assistant – Corporate
Posted 6 days ago
Location
Sydney C B D,
New South Wales
Salary
$70,000 - $105,000
per annum
Specialty
Legal, Risk & Compliance and Legal Support
Job Type
Contract
Job ID
43629
Job Details

What’s in it for you?

  • Competitive salary package and 1 day WFH;

  • Genuinely friendly Partners and a highly supportive team;

  • Global firm with market-leading matters and international exposure;

  • Extensive wellbeing and inclusion programs;

  • Additional leave options, volunteer leave and additional benefits; and

  • Stunning Sydney CBD office.

What is the role?
 
Join a leading global law firm on a 12-month FTC within a Corporate Practice Group. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant or Secretary who enjoys a busy, varied role and working with a genuinely supportive team.
 
In this role, you will provide high-quality support to two approachable Partners and also be part of a friendly secretarial team in the Corporate team, known for their collaboration and support.

This role would best suit someone with 2–5 years’ experience in legal support.
 
Key responsibilities include:

  • Diary and calendar management;

  • Client and matter openings;

  • High-volume billing including weekly WIP updates;

  • Sending invoices to clients;

  • Drafting and formatting documents and correspondence;

  • Travel arrangements, expenses and timesheet entry; and

  • Screening calls and managing email correspondence.

What are we looking for?

  • 2–5 years’ experience in a legal support role;

  • Confident billing skills and strong attention to detail;

  • Proficient in MS Office; iManage and Chrome River beneficial;

  • Organised, proactive and able to support multiple authors; and

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.

How to Apply
 
For more information or a confidential discussion please contact Louise Scragg at u&u on 0282457909 or email louise.scragg@uandu.com quoting reference number 43629.
 
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, we encourage you to make a request via adjustments@uandu.com or phone the above-mentioned u&u consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.
 
Additionally, for a barrier-free and inclusive online experience, you can access u&u’s opportunities using accessibility software Recite Me at https://www.uandu.com/jobs.
 
Please submit your resume in Word format only.