Legal Assistant

Assiduous Staffing

The Firm

This leading national law firm has a strong reputation for their people-first approach. They’re known for being friendly, down-to-earth and supportive, with a genuine focus on technology, staff wellbeing and work-life balance. As the firm continues to grow, now is a great time to join and be part of their success.

Benefits

They offer a strong range of benefits designed to support wellbeing and balance. Employees have access to up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave, discounted gym memberships and health insurance, salary continuance insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and wellbeing initiatives for parents and carers. They also encourage connection through regular social, sporting and community events, along with meaningful pro bono and charitable opportunities. Staff can purchase extra annual leave, access corporate discounts and take part in internal recognition programs.

The Role & Duties

Working in the Dispute Resolution team, this is a busy role supporting a team of senior lawyers across a broad range of matters. You’ll be an integral part of a close-knit team that values collaboration, efficiency and a proactive attitude. Your responsibilities will include:

Managing calendars, scheduling meetings and coordinating travel
Preparing and amending legal documents and correspondence
File and matter management (electronic and hard copy)
Monthly billing and time entry
Opening and closing matters
Assisting with court documents, briefs and e-filing
General administrative support to the team

About You

12+ months experience as a Legal Secretary
Confident using legal billing software (ideally Aderant or Elite 3E)
Strong billing experience
Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise
Friendly, adaptable and team-focused
Excellent communication skills and a proactive mindset

Please note that unfortunately we cannot consider WHV Holders, law students or law graduates for this position.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Claire Booth, Assiduous Staffing, 0452 651 183 and ***email_hidden***.

About Assiduous Staffing

Assiduous Staffing is a leading, award-winning legal support recruitment agency based in New South Wales, Australia. With almost a decade of specialist experience recruiting legal support staff, we have successfully partnered with boutique, national, global and top-tier law firms, as well as in-house legal teams. Known for our expertise, reliability and results, we connect exceptional legal professionals with the right roles across Sydney and Australia.