We are seeking an experienced, highly organised, and proactive Legal Assistant to join a global top-tier law firm on a 6-month temporary basis, with strong potential for permanency. This is an outstanding opportunity for a polished legal support professional to step into a fast-paced, high-performing environment supporting senior lawyers on complex and high-profile matters.
About the Role
In this role, you will provide high-level administrative and legal support to a Partner and a team of senior lawyers, including an Executive Counsel, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations. You will be responsible for diary and email management, document preparation, billing support, matter management, and acting as a key point of contact for clients. The ideal candidate will be dependable, detail-oriented, and confident managing competing priorities in a demanding environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, edit, and format legal documents and correspondence
- Manage diaries, meetings, agendas, and travel arrangements
- Assist with billing, time entry, and matter management
- Open, maintain, and close matters in line with firm requirements
- Act as the first point of contact for client queries
- Support business development activities, pitches, and client events
- Liaise professionally with internal and external stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with firm policies, file management, and risk protocols
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Legal Assistant or professional services support role
- Billing experience is essential
- Confident communicator with a polished, professional manner
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to work full time in the office and manage high workloads
- Proficient in the Microsoft 365 suite
- Experience with Aderant Expert and Emburse (ChromeRiver) highly regarded
Role Details
- Temp Duration: 6 months, with strong potential for permanency
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:15pm (full time in office)
- Pay Rate: $45 per hour
- Opportunity to work within a prestigious global law firm
- Support a high-performing legal team on complex matters
- Collaborative, professional, and supportive environment
- Competitive hourly rate
