Legal Assistant – Disputes

• Prestigious global law firm | Wellness benefits, bonus leave & more
• Up to $100,000 pkg | Yearly performance reviews & retail discounts
• Sydney CBD | Disputes | Excellent career development opportunities

MJD Recruitment are excited to be working exclusively with this prestigious global law firm based in Sydney CBD. The firm is searching for an experienced Legal Assistant to join their award-winning Disputes team.
Renowned for their supportive culture and commitment to employee growth and development, this is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Assistant looking to build a long-term career within a highly regarded international firm.

Benefits:

• Wellness benefits
• Social committees and regular events
• Bonus leave
• Family leave
• Yearly performance reviews
• Retail discounts
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities

The Role:

In this role, you will support 2 Partners and their wider team, who are described as social, close-knit and supportive. Your responsibilities will include:

• Drafting and preparing legal documents – including cost agreements, court documents, briefs for counsel, letters of demand, letters of engagement, affidavits and letters of instruction
• File management – opening new matters, conflict checks, maintaining, closing and archiving files
• Billing and timesheet input – end-of-month billing, client reporting, timesheets and expenses
• Diary and travel management – coordinating complex diaries, court dates and deadlines, and organising national travel
• Client and stakeholder communication – liaising with clients, lawyers, counsel and barristers
• Event coordination – assisting with team events and functions
• Inbox and correspondence management – prioritising and organising key communications

Do you have the following skillset?

• 2+ years’ experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably within Litigation/Disputes; however, experience across other areas of law will be considered
• Strong organisational, written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with court processes and online court portals
• Proficiency in e-filing, expenses and billing systems
• Experience with legal systems such as iManage, Elite 3E or Aderant and Chrome River is advantageous
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a busy team
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise competing workloads and meet strict deadlines

Apply below today for an immediate interview or contact Annabel on 02 8042 1840.

Please note this role is best suited to someone looking to build a long-term career in legal support, as this position does not offer a pathway to legal practice.