Junior Legal Assistant

u&u Recruitment Partners; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Mentorship and development

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

u&u Recruitment Partners in Sydney is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary to support a Partner within a busy Commercial Litigation practice. With at least 12 months in a law firm support role, you will manage calendars, prepare documents, assist with brief and court paperwork, and handle billing while developing your technical skills in a supportive, long-term career path.

This hybrid role offers ongoing training, mentorship and development, a collaborative team culture,

Qualifications

• Has at least 12 months of experience in a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary or law firm support role.
• Is organised, proactive and eager to learn.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Takes pride in producing high-quality work.
• Enjoys working as part of a collaborative team.
• Is looking to build a long-term career in legal support.

Responsibilities

• Supporting a Partner and wider legal team.
• Preparing and formatting legal documents and correspondence.
• Managing diaries and coordinating meetings.
• Assisting with brief preparation and court documents.
• Monthly billing and matter administration.
• Opening and closing files.
• Liaising with clients and external stakeholders.
• Providing day-to-day practice and administrative support.

Skills

Legal assistant experience

Organisation

Communication

Job description

Are you a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary with at least 12 months of experience and looking for a firm where you can genuinely grow and develop your career?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded national law firm in Sydney and support a highly successful Partner within a busy Commercial Litigation practice.

More than just another Legal Assistant position, this role offers the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, develop your technical skills and become part of a firm that genuinely invests in the long-term success of its support staff.

If you're looking for a role where you'll be challenged, supported and encouraged to grow, we'd love to hear from you!

What you'll be doing

• Supporting a Partner and wider legal team;
• Preparing and formatting legal documents and correspondence;
• Managing diaries and coordinating meetings;
• Assisting with brief preparation and court documents;
• Monthly billing and matter administration;
• Opening and closing files;
• Liaising with clients and external stakeholders; and
• Providing day-to-day practice and administrative support.

About you

We're looking for someone who:

• Has at least 12 months of experience in a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary or law firm support role;
• Is organised, proactive and eager to learn;
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment;
• Takes pride in producing high-quality work;
• Enjoys working as part of a collaborative team; and
• Is looking to build a long-term career in legal support.

What's on offer?

• Ongoing training, mentorship and development;
• A strong and supportive legal support team;
• Collaborative and social team culture;
• Salary package up to $95,000 dependent on experience; and
• Hybrid working with 1 day WFH.

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.