Legal Assistant-Corporate & Commercial

Burgess Paluch; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong staff benefits

Energised firm culture

Genuine work-life balance

Job summary

Burgess Paluch, a leading national law firm, is seeking a legal assistant to join the commercial team in Sydney. Supporting at Partner level, you will manage diary, billing, document prep, client contact, and CPD event coordination on matters including mergers and acquisitions, financial services, IP and governance.

Ideal candidates have at least 12 months as a legal assistant/secretary, with strong organisational and communication skills and a personable, outgoing demeanor suited to a

Qualifications

• At least 12 months experience as a legal assistant/secretary.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and a personable, outgoing demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Diary management including travel coordination
• Time recording and billing
• Preparation of legal documents and other correspondence
• First point of contact for clients
• Event management for CPD seminars and firm functions

Skills

Diary management

Billing & time recording

Client liaison / communication

Job description

23d ago , from Burgess Paluch Legal Recruitment

With an outstanding reputation in the legal industry, this leading National law firm takes pride in their ability to maintain a small firm feel but with the big firm attitude. As a result,you're offered great clients and interesting work, all within a well supported team environment!

The Role

The commercial team now seeks a legal assistant to join their ranks. Working in an established team, this role offers a great opportunity for a legal assistant looking to develop their career. Supporting at Partner level, you will actively work on matters including mergers & acquisitions, financial services, intellectual property and governance.

Duties

• Diary management including travel coordination
• Time recording and billing
• Preparation of legal documents and other correspondence
• First point of contact for clients
• Event management for CPD seminars and firm functions

The Firm

With an outstanding reputation in the legal industry, this leading National law firm takes pride in their ability to maintain a small firm feel but with the big firm attitude. As a result,you're offered great clients and interesting work, all within a well supported team environment!

The Role

The commercial team now seeks a legal assistant to join their ranks. Working in an established team, this role offers a great opportunity for a legal assistant looking to develop their career. Supporting at Partner level, you will actively work on matters including mergers & acquisitions, financial services, intellectual property and governance.

Duties

• Diary management including travel coordination
• Time recording and billing
• Preparation of legal documents and other correspondence
• First point of contact for clients
• Event management for CPD seminars and firm functions

Skills & Experience

• At least 12 months experience as a legal assistant/secretary
• You will be well organised and have strong technical skills
• Strong communication skills together with a personable and outgoing demeanor will suit this close-knit team

Culture & Benefits

Our client is a values driven organisation with a genuine, friendly and collaborative culture that respects, rewards and values input from all levels of the business. You will experience personal satisfaction, highly rewarding work and pride in your achievements.

• Strong staff benefits
• Fantastic opportunity to join an energised firm
• Genuine work-life balance