Litigation Legal Assistant – Mentoring & Growth

Frog Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $95,000

Mentoring and development

Career progression opportunities

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing room

Volunteer day

Job summary

Frog Recruitment in Sydney is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary to join a respected national commercial law firm. You will support lawyers and Partners across a busy litigation practice, ensuring matters progress smoothly and client service remains high.

The role offers exposure to diverse matters, mentoring from senior professionals, and genuine career development within a collaborative, people‑focused culture. Salary package up to $95,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal support role as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, responsive and team-focused.
• Experience with billing processes and litigation matters is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents, correspondence and court materials.
• Coordinate briefs to Counsel and manage matter related documentation.
• Support lawyers across trade credit and insolvency matters.
• Manage court deadlines, diaries and critical key dates.
• Prepare and process billing and financial administration tasks.
• Open, maintain and close files in accordance with firm procedures.
• Manage incoming calls, correspondence and stakeholder enquiries.
• Maintain accurate electronic filing systems and matter records.
• Provide administrative and practice support to lawyers and the wider team.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Team oriented

Deadline driven

Tools

Billing software

Legal practice management systems

Litigation matter management

Job description

Frog Recruitment in Sydney is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary to join a respected national commercial law firm. You will support lawyers and Partners across a busy litigation practice, ensuring matters progress smoothly and client service remains high.

The role offers exposure to diverse matters, mentoring from senior professionals, and genuine career development within a collaborative, people‑focused culture. Salary package up to $95,000 plus benefits.