Legal Executive Assistant & Operations Partner

u&u Recruitment Partners; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work 2 days WFH

Central Sydney CBD location

Job summary

u&u Recruitment Partners is partnering with a well-established national law firm in Sydney to recruit an experienced Legal Assistant. You’ll provide legal and executive support to the Managing Director and COO, with involvement in board meetings, projects and office operations.

The role offers variety beyond traditional PA duties, including process improvement, expenses management and day-to-day Sydney office operations.

Qualifications

• Experience as Legal Assistant or Executive Assistant in a law firm.
• Interest in operations and broader business activities.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Confident working with senior stakeholders and handling confidential information.
• Proactive and practical approach to ownership of tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quick to learn new systems.
• Enjoy variety and opportunities to lead projects and processes.

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day Legal Assistant and executive support to the Managing Director and COO.
• Managing diaries, meetings, correspondence and general administration.
• Preparing documents, agendas and meeting materials.
• Attending Board meetings, preparing papers, taking minutes and following up on actions.
• Coordinating meetings and assisting with board and senior leadership documentation.
• Supporting the wider Business Solutions team with projects and initiatives.
• Assisting with day-to-day operations of the Sydney office, including suppliers, facilities and office services.
• Managing expenses and credit card administration.
• Assisting with compliance, systems and process improvement initiatives.
• Being a go-to person for general office and operational matters and helping things run smoothly.

Skills

Organisation

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

MS Office

Communication skills

Tools

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Job description

u&u Recruitment Partners is partnering with a well-established national law firm in Sydney to recruit an experienced Legal Assistant. You’ll provide legal and executive support to the Managing Director and COO, with involvement in board meetings, projects and office operations.

The role offers variety beyond traditional PA duties, including process improvement, expenses management and day-to-day Sydney office operations.