Disputes Practice Administrator — Legal Support Lead

Clayton Utz; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton Utz in Sydney is seeking an experienced Practice Administrator (PA) to deliver high-quality administrative and secretarial support to Partners and the Disputes team. The role focuses on efficient client management, billing, and matter management within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate across practice groups and business support teams, contributing to a friendly, inclusive culture that supports professional growth and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a legal secretarial role supporting Partners or C-level executives.
• Ability to show initiative and take responsibility for daily management tasks.
• Positive, friendly, solutions- and team-focused mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible and collaborative approach with different stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support Partners and lawyers with general admin, client management, timekeeping, and other ad hoc tasks to deliver exceptional service.
• General accounts, reporting and monthly billing including client liaison.
• Coordinate with clients, counsel, consultants and internal teams.
• Prepare presentations, documents and similar.
• File and matter management, including conflict checking, matter opening and closing.
• Manage telephones, email, diaries and voicemail for Partners and team members.
• Organise meetings and travel.
• Support Clients and Markets events coordination and general business development initiatives.

Skills

Legal secretarial

Tools

Aderant / CMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clayton Utz in Sydney is seeking an experienced Practice Administrator (PA) to deliver high-quality administrative and secretarial support to Partners and the Disputes team. The role focuses on efficient client management, billing, and matter management within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate across practice groups and business support teams, contributing to a friendly, inclusive culture that supports professional growth and flexible work arrangements.