Temporary Legal Assistant

Contract or Temp

Are you an experienced Legal Assistant looking for your next opportunity? Join some of Sydney's most highly regarded law firms today! WHV Welcome

Competitive hourly rate, $35 + super - $40 + Super
Ongoing assignments some offering 6 month contracts
Work in the heart of the CBD, supporting busy partners and teams

Are you an experienced Legal Assistant looking for your next opportunity?

We have multiple temporary roles available with some of Australia’s most highly regarded national and global law firms. These positions will see you supporting lawyers at the top of their field while enjoying modern offices in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.

Whether you are on a Working Holiday Visa or looking for flexible work, these roles offer competitive hourly rates and the chance to develop your career within leading firms.

What we’re looking for:

Previous legal support experience, minimum 1 year
Strong organisational and communication skills
Ability to work confidently in fast-paced environments
Billing and e-filing experience is highly preferred

What’s on offer:

Work in the heart of the CBD
Fantastic offices and a professional environment
Competitive hourly rate, $35 + super - $40 + Super, depending on experience
2 weeks - ongoing contracts on offer

Your day-to-day will include:

Answering phones and managing email correspondence
Preparing briefs and documents for court
Booking appointments and arranging meetings
Diary and file management
General administrative and secretarial support
End of month billing

Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available.

Apply below today for an immediate interview.

Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted.

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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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