Legal Assistant

  • Sydney
  • Permanent
  • Mon Mar 9 23:21:13 2026
  • 90M0664847

Legal Assistant

Are you a detail-oriented legal professional looking to take the next step in your career with a premier Sydney firm?


Your new role

As a Legal Assistant, you will be the backbone of a high-performing practice group, ensuring the seamless delivery of legal services. You will act as the primary point of coordination between fee-earners, the accounts department, and valued clients, with a specialized focus on financial workflows.


Some of your responsibilities will include:

  • End-to-End Billing: Managing the monthly billing cycle, including preparing proformas, editing time entries, and distributing final invoices.

  • Financial Coordination: Handling disbursements, managing trust account records, and processing expense claims.

  • Matter Management: Overseeing the full lifecycle of a file from initial conflict checks and opening to final archiving.

  • Administrative Support: Drafting complex legal correspondence, managing busy calendars, and coordinating domestic and international travel.

  • Client Liaison: Serving as a professional point of contact for clients, ensuring all inquiries are handled with discretion and efficiency.


Your skills and experience

  • Proven Experience: Significant experience as a Legal Assistant or Secretary, preferably within a mid-to-large tier firm.

  • Billing Proficiency: Hands-on experience with legal practice management software (such as Aderant, Elite, Leap, or OpenPractice) is essential.

  • Technical Accuracy: Exceptional attention to detail with a high WPM typing speed and advanced MS Office skills.

  • Organizational Flair: The ability to stay calm under pressure and manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced Sydney CBD environment.

Your benefits / What you’ll get in return

  • Prime Location: Work in a stunning, modern office located in the heart of the Sydney CBD, close to Wynyard and Town Hall.

  • Competitive Salary: An attractive remuneration package that recognizes your specialized billing expertise.

  • Flexibility: Hybrid working arrangements to support your work-life balance.

  • Growth & Mentoring: Access to structured professional development programs and mentorship from industry-leading Partners.


You will love working with them!


Your new company

Join a firm that genuinely values its support staff. This practice is renowned for its inclusive culture, vibrant social calendar, and commitment to employee well-being. Whether it's the weekly team breakfasts or the collaborative "open-door" policy, you'll feel supported from day one.

Your next step

Does this sound like something you are interested in? If the answer is ‘Yes’ then we would love to hear from you!

To launch your career, simply click ‘Apply’ now and attach an updated copy of your CV, or if you have any questions and wish to have a conversation contact me on clio.lenzi@randstad.com.au or

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me for a confidential discussion about your career or you may like to check out our other current vacancies on https://www.randstad.com.au/job-seekers/.