Property - Legal Assistant (12-month FTC)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant to join our Sydney Property team on a 12-month contract.

Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 6 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant to join our Sydney Property team on a 12-month contract.

Responsibilities will include the following

Billing;

Opening and closing files;

File management;

Coordinating team meetings/events;

Mail merging documents and formatting;

Diary management; and

Answering phone calls and assisting with client enquiries.

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience as a legal assistant. Experience in property will be highly regarded, though not essential. Excellent communication and diary management skills, with a client service focus are essential, as well as the ability to work in a team and follow directions. You will have the ability to prioritise tasks, display initiative, have good attention to detail and a proven history of meeting deadlines. The role will require the candidate to proactively manage workflow, with an emphasis on organisational skills to manage incoming work, delegate tasks, and process work effectively.

We are open to considering law students for this role so long as there is a commitment to full-time hours for the duration of the contract.

What We Offer

We take a collaborative approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee benefits including:

Flexible working;

Dress for your day;

Discounted health insurance;

Employee Assistance Program;

Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia;

Study and exam leave;

Competitive referral bonus; and

Other amazing perks!

All applications must include a CV and Cover Letter addressed to the Talent Acquisition team and submitted online via our Careers page.

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Location

Sydney

Work Type

FullTime

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Post Date

25-06-2026

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