Personal Assistant (Corporate & Commercial, Competition & Consumer)

Addisons; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Training provided

Job summary

Addisons in Sydney is seeking a Personal Assistant to support the Corporate & Commercial, Competition & Consumer team. You will manage day-to-day administrative tasks to enable our lawyers to focus on delivering high-quality work.

The role offers exposure to a broad range of matters for Australian and international clients, with a proactive, detail‑oriented and organised approach encouraged. After onboarding, there is flexibility to work from home up to two days per week.

Qualifications

• Proactive and detail-oriented, with strong organisational skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic legal environment.
• Comprehensive training provided to onboard smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Assist lawyers with day-to-day administrative tasks to keep the team efficient.
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, and travel arrangements as needed.
• Support file management, documentation, and other ad-hoc duties.

Job description

Personal Assistant (Corporate & Commercial, Competition & Consumer)

The team advises on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including mergers and acquisitions, competition and consumer law matters, and general advisory work. The team work on high-profile matters for prestigious Australian and international clients; many of whom are long-standing clients.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a capable legal administrative professional to become part of a high performing team and make a real impact. As a Personal Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the efficient operation of the team by managing day-to-day administrative tasks, allowing our lawyers to focus on delivering high-quality legal work. You’ll be exposed to a diverse mix of tasks and industries while contributing to a collaborative team that values excellence, initiative, and ongoing professional development.

We’re looking for someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, organised, and thrives in a dynamic environment. Comprehensive training will be provided to ensure a smooth onboarding experience and help you become a valued member of our close-knit team. After an initial settling-in period, there is flexibility to work from home up to two days per week.

Addisons has recently been recognised in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers™ – Best Law Firms for its excellence in Commercial and Corporate Law. This accolade highlights the exceptional quality of our work and the esteemed clients we represent. Additionally, we take pride in our status as one of the top law firms to work for in Australia, having been recognised as a ‘5-Star Employer of Choice 2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026 by Australasian Lawyer.