Legal Assistant - Commercial Litigation

Burgess Paluch; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Key responsibilities include preparing and drafting court and property documents, liaising with clients and barristers, managing files, diaries and billing, and ensuring matters are kept

Qualifications

• 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 with a proactive team approach.

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.
• Preparing general correspondence.
• Assisting with monthly billing.

Skills

Litigation support

Drafting documents

Client liaison

Time management

Independent initiative

Organisational skills

Job description

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

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
• Preparing general correspondence
• 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 skillsA positive, proactive and team-focused approach

Culture & Benefits

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.

Additional information

• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• A friendly, supportive and down-to-earth team
• Recognition and appreciation for your hard work