Remote Legal Support Specialist for Partners

u&u Recruitment; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH two days

Exposure to practice groups

Structured development

Career progression

Employee benefits

Permanent position

Job summary

u&u Recruitment Partners is seeking a capable Legal Support/Legal Assistant to join a prestigious top-tier law firm’s support function in Sydney. You will work with Partners and senior lawyers, gaining exposure across practice groups and a clear path for development within a structured environment.

The role offers a strong development element and opportunities to learn about the financial and operational management of a legal practice, with two days of home-based work each week.

Qualifications

• Previous Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, Team Assistant or similar professional services experience.
• Strong organisational skills and confidence managing competing priorities.
• A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership of your work.
• Strong attention to detail and written communication skills.
• The confidence to work with senior stakeholders.
• An interest in learning and developing your career within legal support.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Partners and senior lawyers across a range of day-to-day requirements.
• Working closely with experienced Assistants and learning more about the commercial management of a practice.
• Assisting with billing, e-billing, time recording, cost estimates and matter administration.
• Coordinating client, business development and firm events; and
• Supporting client and matter administration throughout the lifecycle of a matter.

Skills

Legal support experience

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Attention to detail

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

u&u Recruitment Partners is seeking a capable Legal Support/Legal Assistant to join a prestigious top-tier law firm’s support function in Sydney. You will work with Partners and senior lawyers, gaining exposure across practice groups and a clear path for development within a structured environment.

The role offers a strong development element and opportunities to learn about the financial and operational management of a legal practice, with two days of home-based work each week.