Sydney Corporate Legal Assistant

Havens Alliance Group - Executive & Technology Talent Solutions; Sydney; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Sydney is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant to join their Corporate Legal Support Services team. The role involves providing high-quality administrative support to corporate lawyers, ensuring excellent client service in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have a Paralegal diploma and at least three years of relevant experience. The company values diversity and offers a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Defined-benefit pension plan

Firm-paid health and dental benefits

Health spending account

Personal wellness spending account

Generous leave including vacation, personal, and sick days

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal.
• Experience in corporate law and commercial transactions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily functions of corporate and general practice groups.
• Ensuring efficient organization of lawyers' practices.
• Maintaining a positive and fun work environment.

Skills

Communication

Client Service

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Education

Paralegal or Legal Administration diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Do you enjoy working in a team environment? Are you an experienced administrative professional seeking a new opportunity? Do you excel in providing exceptional client service in a fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative environment where continuous learning is encouraged?

McInnes Cooper is seeking a motivated and proactive Legal Assistant to join our Corporate Legal Support Services team in our Sydney office in a full-time, permanent role. The successful candidate will provide high-quality administrative support to a group of corporate lawyers within an innovative team support model, ensuring all clients receive the highest level of service.

As a Legal Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

1. Supporting the daily functions of our corporate and general practice groups in a team environment;
2. Ensuring efficient organization of lawyers' practices and exceeding client expectations;
3. Sharing ideas, learning from colleagues, and contributing your skills and knowledge;
4. Challenging yourself and your team daily while maintaining a positive and fun work environment.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• A Paralegal or Legal Administration diploma or related qualification;
• At least three (3) years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal; experience in corporate law and commercial transactions is a plus;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and an interest in adopting new technologies;
• Ability to thrive in a demanding, fast-paced environment, with high attention to detail and adaptability to changing priorities;
• Excellent communication skills with a focus on client service and professionalism;
• A positive attitude and enthusiasm for working collaboratively.

Our team members enjoy:

• Defined-benefit pension plan;
• Firm-paid health and dental benefits;
• Health spending account;
• Personal wellness spending account;
• Generous leave including vacation, personal, and sick days;
• A collaborative, respectful, and caring team environment;
• Opportunities to participate in various teams such as Social Responsibility, Wellness, Diversity & Inclusion, and more.

McInnes Cooper values diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from persons identifying as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Applicants from these groups may self-identify in the online application.

We are committed to accessibility; candidates requiring accommodations during the recruitment process should contact Alana Burgess at [e-mail] or 902.455.8260.