Senior Legal Practice Administrator – Partner Support

Clayton Utz

Sydney

On-site

AUD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave up to 26 weeks

Flexible work arrangements

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Access to AI platforms and tools

Job summary

Clayton Utz in Sydney is seeking an experienced legal secretary to join our market-leading Financial Services team as a Practice Administrator on a full-time, permanent basis. You will provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support to one partner and a small team of lawyers.

You will also work collaboratively with other PAs across the group to provide additional ad-hoc support to other partners when needed.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a legal secretarial role supporting Partners or C-level executives.
Proactive mindset with ability to take initiative and contribute to smooth practice operations.
Friendly, solutions-focused, team-oriented attitude and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provide high-level secretarial and administrative support to one partner and a small team of lawyers.
Diary management, arrange client meetings and travel, manage phones, email and voicemails.
Oversee billing processes and monthly client reporting; handle inbox management and matter filing.
Open/close matters, conduct conflict searches, and manage practice expenses and reporting.
Uphold quality and risk standards for the Practice and ensure compliance.