Legal Assistant- Float

Corrs Chambers Westgarth; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Bonus leave

Parental leave

Wellbeing program

Diversity and Inclusion

Learning and development

Pro bono & community engagement

Job summary

Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Australia's leading independent law firm, seeks a versatile Float Legal Assistant/Secretary to collaborate with partners and professionals across multiple practice groups.

The role suits a seasoned Legal Assistant or Secretary who thrives on variety, independence, and precision in billing and admin processes. You’ll support calendars, client liaison, file management, and travel arrangements while contributing to events and business development.

Qualifications

• Seasoned Legal Assistant or Secretary with billing and administrative process experience.
• Demonstrates independence and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Liaising professionally with clients and stakeholders
• Managing files and legal matters with accuracy and discretion
• Coordinating calendars, meetings, and schedules
• Conducting company, property, and title searches
• Handling billing, time coding, and reporting with efficiency
• Organising travel arrangements (flights, accommodation, etc.)
• Supporting events and business development initiatives

Skills

Organisation & time management

Written & verbal communication

Self-motivation

MS Office Proficiency

CMS/Aderant knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

CMS/Aderant or similar finance system

Job description

Join Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Australia's leading independent law firm.

In this versatile 'Float' position, you'll collaborate with partners and legal professionals across multiple practice groups, gaining exposure to a diverse range of clients, matters, and stakeholders. No two days will be the same - perfect for someone who thrives on variety and challenge.

This role is ideal for a seasoned Legal Assistant or Secretary who enjoys working both independently and collaboratively, and who brings confidence and precision to billing and administrative processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaising professionally with clients and stakeholders
• Managing files and legal matters with accuracy and discretion
• Coordinating calendars, meetings, and schedules
• Conducting company, property, and title searches
• Handling billing, time coding, and reporting with efficiency
• Organising travel arrangements (flights, accommodation, etc.)
• Supporting events and business development initiatives

Skills & Attributes We Value

• Exceptional organisational and time management abilities
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication
• Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
• Strong working knowledge of CMS/Aderant or similar finance systems

At Corrs, we help you achieve your ambition - at every stage of your career.

About us:

Corrs Chambers Westgarth is Australia's leading independent law firm. We provide exceptional legal services across the full spectrum of matters, including major transactions, projects and significant disputes, offering strategic advice on our clients' most challenging issues.

Corrs' culture is characterised by our values of excellence, commitment, collaboration and respect. Our policies, practices and behaviours foster a supportive and inclusive workplace, and we are focused on creating opportunities for our people and supporting a diverse workforce.

• Flexible working as standard - we have established flexibility as standard business practice and an option for all our people.
• Bonus leave - we provide an additional week of leave each year (5 weeks annual leave in total)
• Parental leave - we offer 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave and pay superannuation on both paid and unpaid leave (up to 12 months)
• Wellbeing program - we support the wellbeing of our people across areas including resilience, mindfulness, personal development, physical health and self-care.
• Diversity and Inclusion - we set meaningful goals and take action to improve diversity and foster an inclusive culture in which all employees feel supported and valued.
• Responsible business approach - we have an active pro bono and community engagement program and we are a member of the United Nations Global Compact. We are also a member of AusLSA, which works to promote and increase sustainable practices across the legal sector.
• Learning and development opportunities - including our Australian-first international study scholarship, a national training program and mentoring initiative.