Legal Assistant - Finance

Barratt Galvin; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art office

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A leading law firm in Sydney is seeking a motivated Legal Secretary to support their Finance team. Your responsibilities will include document management, correspondence handling, and assisting with billing. The ideal candidate has prior experience in a legal setting and exceptional organizational skills. This full-time role offers a balance of office and remote work, with a focus on a supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary in a law firm.
• Ability to support multiple fee earners.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage documents and files.
• Handle telephone and email correspondence.
• Organize diaries and meetings.
• Assist with monthly billing and reports.

Skills

Typing speed 65 wpm

Knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

Attention to detail

Professional presentation

Job description

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The Opportunity:

We're looking for a switched-on intermediate or senior Legal Secretary to work within the Finance team of this world-class law firm.

You will be responsible for supporting the Partnership plus team of fee earners ranging from Graduate to Senior Associate.

Your day to day tasks will vary but include:

• Document and file management;
• Telephone and email management;
• Diary and meeting management;
• Filing, photocopying and other ad-hoc administration tasks;
• Maintaining records and client databases and opening new client files;
• Assisting with monthly billing, reporting, and processing expense claims;
• Coordinating travel requirements and preparing client documents and travel packs;
• Assisting with Business Development administration, including some event management
• General administration and project management as needed.

This position is full-time, with 4 days working from the CBD office and 1 day work from home once you have completed your training and well set up to work from home.

You will enjoy state-of-the-art offices and a culture that stands above the rest. Current employees praise this firm for offering a supportive and inclusive working environment.

The Requirements:

Listed below are the minimum expectations for technical skills, experience and qualifications which individuals need to meet in order to perform their role:

• Minimum typing speed 65 wpm with a high level of accuracy and good knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook;
• Previous experience of working in a similar role within a law firm and supporting multiple fee earners;
• Excellent attention to detail and demonstrated ability to work to multiple and conflicting priorities;
• A polished, professional and friendly presentation.

Apply Now!

If you feel that you meet the requirements we would like to hear from you.

Apply via the link below.

Due to the volume of interest only successful applicants will be contacted directly.

Barratt Galvin is an Australian based recruitment business providing resourcing solutions from a global perspective. We have over ten years experience placing legal jobs in Sydney as well as assisting candidates looking for legal jobs in London and the Middle East. Our core client base is made up of mid to top tier and global firms, as well as in-house legal departments and not for profit organisations. The legal positions we recruit for include Lawyers, Legal Secretaries, EA/PA, HR, and Office Support.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Legal Services and Law Practice

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