Legal Assistant - Flexibility & Autonomy

FutureYou; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FutureYou is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join a collaborative and supportive team within insurance law. This role offers ownership of your workflow, autonomy, and genuine opportunities for career development.

Working closely with senior insurance lawyers, you will provide high-quality legal and administrative support across matters; you will manage your own tasks, build strong client and team relationships, and contribute to a culture that values initiative and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' experience as a Legal Assistant within a law firm environment.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive approach and the confidence to work autonomously.
• The ability to take ownership and accountability for your work.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to support the broader team.
• A genuine interest in developing your career within a professional services team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality legal and administrative support across a range of matters.
• Manage your own workflow and own responsibilities.
• Develop strong working relationships with the legal team and clients.
• Support the broader collaborative legal support team.

Skills

Legal Assistant experience

Organisational skills

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Autonomous work style

Team collaboration

Job description

Legal Assistant - Flexibility & Autonomy

We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join a collaborative and supportive team within insurance law.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership of their work and is looking for a role that offers flexibility, autonomy and genuine career development.

The Opportunity:

Working closely with a team of experienced insurance lawyers, you will provide high-quality legal and administrative support across a range of matters.

You'll be trusted to take ownership of your responsibilities, manage your own workflow and develop strong working relationships with both the legal team and clients. You'll also be supported by a collaborative legal support team where people work together and genuinely value each other's contribution.

This role would suit someone who is proactive, organised and confident working independently, while also enjoying being part of a close-knit and supportive team.

You will ideally have:

• Minimum 2–3 years' experience as a Legal Assistant within a law firm environment
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive approach and the confidence to work autonomously
• The ability to take ownership and accountability for your work
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to support the broader team
• A genuine interest in developing your career within a professional services team

What's on Offer:

• The opportunity to join a large and well-established commercial law firm
• A genuinely collaborative and supportive legal support team
• Flexibility to work from home once settled into the role and autonomy in managing your work
• Ongoing learning and professional development
• A professional, inclusive and team-focused environment
• The opportunity to take real ownership of your role and build a long-term legal support career

If you're an experienced Legal Assistant looking for your next opportunity within insurance law, and you value autonomy, flexibility and being part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.