Legal Assistant

Empire Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Study assistance and professional dev.

Wellbeing and fitness discounts

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Empire Group in Sydney is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support a Partner and a busy legal team within a respected national law firm. This long-term role requires a minimum of 2 years' Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

You will prepare bills, manage files, coordinate diaries, arrange travel, and liaise with clients to keep matters running smoothly and professionally.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary within a law firm.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong document management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, organised and dependable approach.
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of workload.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to support the broader team.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, amend and finalise bills
• Manage files and documentation in accordance with firm protocols
• Coordinate complex diaries, meetings and appointments
• Arrange travel, accommodation and itineraries
• Conduct searches and maintain databases
• Liaise confidently with clients and stakeholders
• Assist with document preparation and matter administration
• Provide high-level administrative support to a busy legal team

Skills

Attention to detail

Document management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organised

Autonomous work

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Assistant to join the Sydney office of a highly regarded national law firm. Working closely with a Partner and team, you will play a pivotal role in keeping matters running smoothly while building strong relationships with clients and colleagues alike.

This is an excellent opportunity for a career Legal Assistant seeking a long-term position within a supportive, professional and well-resourced environment.

Please note: This opportunity requires a minimum of 2 years' Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary experience within a law firm. Applications from law students, student visa holders and Working Holiday Visa holders will not be considered.

About the Role

As a Legal Assistant, you will:

• Prepare, amend and finalise bills
• Manage files and documentation in accordance with firm protocols
• Coordinate complex diaries, meetings and appointments
• Arrange travel, accommodation and itineraries
• Conduct searches and maintain databases
• Liaise confidently with clients and stakeholders
• Assist with document preparation and matter administration
• Provide high-level administrative support to a busy legal team

About You

• A minimum of 2 years' experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary within a law firm
• Excellent attention to detail and strong document management skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, organised and dependable approach
• The confidence to work autonomously and take ownership of your workload
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to support the broader team
• Full Australian working rights

Why Join?

• Join a leading national law firm with an outstanding reputation
• Work closely with experienced Partners and legal professionals
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Excellent systems, processes and resources
• Flexible working arrangements
• Discounted health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Study assistance and professional development opportunities
• Corporate wellbeing initiatives and fitness discounts
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary package and employee benefits