Corporate Legal Assistant

Permanent / Full Time

Join a collaborative Corporate team where you'll be genuinely valued, supported and given the opportunity to grow.

Up to $94,500 package DOE
Support approachable and highly regarded senior lawyers
Friendly, down-to-earth culture with excellent work quality

A highly regarded national law firm is seeking an intermediate Legal Assistant to join its Corporate team in Sydney.

Known for its collaborative culture and premium client work, this firm offers the perfect balance of professionalism and approachability. The Sydney office has a warm and supportive environment where team fit, respect and reliability are genuinely valued.

In This Role, You Will:

Support senior lawyers within a busy Corporate practice
Manage diaries, billing and document preparation
Coordinate meetings and client communications
Assist with workflow management and team administration
Build strong working relationships across the practice
Play an active and dependable role within the wider team

This Opportunity Would Suit Someone Who:

Has experience working as a Legal Assistant (2years) within a law firm
Enjoys being organised, proactive and one step ahead
Takes pride in producing high-quality work
Wants to be part of a friendly team environment
Is looking for stability, support and long-term growth
Exposure to law firm billing processes

The team is known for being approachable, structured and easy to work with, making this an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to join a steady-paced and genuinely supportive practice.

Apply now or contact Annabel Reeves of MJD Recruitment on areeves@mjdrecruitment.com.au or 0416 313 122 for a confidential discussion.

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Recruiter Annabel Reeves

Specialist Recruitment Consultant - Legal Support

Annabel brings a depth of legal industry experience to her role as a Specialist Legal Support Recruitment Consultant at MJD Recruitment, having naturally progressed into the role based on her expertise, credibility and strong understanding of the legal market.

She began her career in the UK as a paralegal before training and qualifying as a Solicitor, working across both national and boutique firms in Manchester and London. Throughout her legal career, Annabel worked across a broad range of practice areas including Business Crime and Regulatory Law, Clinical Negligence, Family Law and Private Clients, before specialising in Private Wealth and Tax.

With eight years’ experience within the legal profession, Annabel has a deep and practical understanding of how law firms operate both commercially and culturally. She is well-versed in billing structures, case management systems, role responsibilities and firm hierarchies, as well as the expectations and workplace dynamics that shape successful legal teams. This insight allows her to provide informed, commercially grounded advice to clients while delivering highly targeted recruitment solutions.

In her consultant role, Annabel manages both client and candidate relationships end to end. She partners closely with law firms to understand their hiring needs, team structures and long-term goals, while also supporting candidates with genuine care and insight. Known for her empathetic and considered approach, Annabel takes the time to understand not only a candidate’s experience, but also their career aspirations, work-life balance priorities and the type of firm culture where they will thrive.

Annabel is deeply committed to delivering well-aligned, long-term placements - helping firms secure the right talent while supporting candidates to move into roles where they feel valued, supported and excited about the next stage of their career.

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