Litigation Legal Assistant — Global Firm (Sydney CBD)

people2people; Sydney; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to AUD 115,000

Global law firm environment

Career development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Supportive team

Job summary

people2people has partnered with a leading global law firm to recruit a Legal Assistant for their Litigation team in Sydney's CBD. You will provide high-level administrative support to partners and fee earners on complex, high-profile matters, maintaining diaries, drafting correspondence, and coordinating travel.

With 4+ years in a legal support role, litigation experience preferred, and strong MS Office skills, you will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that values inclusion and

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a legal assistant/secretary or similar role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong time management and ability to juggle priorities.
• Proactive, team-focused approach and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Providing high level support to partners and fee earners.
• Complex diary and inbox management.
• Drafting correspondence and preparing legal documents.
• Managing client matter opening, maintenance, archiving and document management.
• Processing expenses and third party invoices.
• Supporting billing teams with financial processes.
• Coordinating domestic and international travel.
• Liaising with clients and stakeholders professionally.
• Maintaining client relationship management systems.
• Assisting with client events, seminars and business development.
• Mentoring junior legal support staff.
• General administrative support including filing and document production.

Skills

4+ years experience in legal support

Excellent written and verbal comms

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Proactive and team oriented

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

people2people has partnered with a leading global law firm to recruit a Legal Assistant for their Litigation team in Sydney's CBD. You will provide high-level administrative support to partners and fee earners on complex, high-profile matters, maintaining diaries, drafting correspondence, and coordinating travel.

With 4+ years in a legal support role, litigation experience preferred, and strong MS Office skills, you will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that values inclusion and