Legal Assistant – Commercial Litigation

Kaleidescope Legal Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidescope Legal Recruitment in Sydney is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support a Partner and their team within the commercial litigation practice. You’ll provide day-to-day assistance across a varied portfolio of matters, including company and shareholder disputes, intellectual property, insolvency and professional negligence.

This role offers a supportive, values-driven culture with a focus on collaboration and development.

Qualifications

• 12+ months of up-to-date experience in a law firm as a legal assistant.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and drafting court, property and other legal documents
• Liaising with clients, barristers and external experts
• Managing files and ensuring matters are kept up to date
• Managing diaries and coordinating appointments
• Assisting with monthly billing

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal support

Client communication

Organisational skills

Billing support

Independent work

Job description

Full time, Permanent

24d ago , from Kaleidescope Legal Recruitment

Looking for your next opportunity in law? Join a proudly independent, client-focused national law firm in the heart of Sydney CBD.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join a friendly and approachable Partner and their team within the commercial litigation practice.
You’ll provide day-to-day support across a varied portfolio of matters, including company and shareholder disputes, intellectual property, insolvency and professional negligence.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and drafting court, property and other legal documents
• Liaising with clients, barristers and external experts
• Managing files and ensuring matters are kept up to date
• Managing diaries and coordinating appointments
• Assisting with monthly billing

Skills & Experience

• Intermediate experience as a Legal Assistant, ideally within litigation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The confidence to work independently and take initiative
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• A positive, proactive and team-focused approach

You’ll be joining a values-driven firm with a genuinely friendly and collaborative culture. The team values everyone’s contribution and makes a point of recognising and rewarding hard work.

Along with interesting and varied work, you’ll have the chance to develop your skills, progress your career and be part of a team where your contribution is genuinely valued.

Please note: This role will suit someone with at least 12 months of up-to-date experience in alaw firmas a legal assistant.Please note that you wont be considered for these roles if you don’t have legal assistant experience.