Legal Assistant

HarperLloyd Recruitment is partnering with a leading top-tier law firm to find a high-performing Legal Assistant / Executive Assistant to join their Sydney office.

This is a unique opportunity to step into a senior, commercially focused support role, working closely with Partners and senior legal operatives within a highly regarded practice group.

If you enjoy working at pace, supporting senior stakeholders and being involved in the financial and operational side of a legal practice, this role offers real depth and progression.

About the Role
You’ll be part of a high-performing Practice Support team, working closely with senior Legal Assistants and Partners to deliver exceptional support across both administrative and financial functions.

This role goes beyond traditional legal support, offering exposure to practice operations, financial management, and client delivery within a top-tier environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting Partners and senior lawyers with high-level EA support
• Managing billing, e-billing, WIP tracking and financial reporting
• Monitoring timesheets, cost estimates and matter financials
• Coordinating diaries, meetings, events and stakeholder engagement
• Supporting document production, presentations and correspondence
• Assisting with client requirements across the lifecycle of matters

Who You’ll Be Working With
You’ll work alongside Practice Executives to support high-performing team within a top-tier environment.

This team is known for its high standards, collaborative culture and commitment to excellence, offering strong mentorship and exposure to senior stakeholders.

Who Will Fit This Opportunity?
We’re looking for a driven Legal Assistant / EA who:

• Has experience in a similar role within a law firm or professional services (ideally 4+ years experience)
• Is confident supporting senior stakeholders and managing upwards
• Has strong exposure to billing, reporting or financial coordination
• Is highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-performing environment
• Brings initiative, problem-solving ability and a proactive mindset
• Has strong written communication and document production skills

An interest in innovation, systems or process improvement will be highly regarded.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Top-tier firm – work at the highest level of legal support
• Career growth – clear development pathways and global opportunities
• Flexibility – hybrid working arrangements
• Wellbeing – gym memberships, wellness programs & EAP
• Culture – collaborative, high-performing and inclusive
• Extras – market-leading parental leave, benefits and recognition programs

The Details

• Firm Type: Top-tier / International
• Role Type: Full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract
• Location: Sydney CBD
• Working Model: Hybrid | 2 days WFH
• Salary: $85,000 - $100,000 package

Apply Now

Gretta Lloyd
Legal Support Recruitment Specialist | HarperLloyd Recruitment
E: gretta@harperlloyd.com.au | P: 0483 956 166

HarperLloyd Recruitment partners with leading law firms across Australia to place outstanding legal support professionals. If this role sounds like your next move, I’d love to hear from you.