Legal Assistant

HarperLloyd Recruitment is partnering with a leading national law firm to find an experienced Legal Assistant to join their Construction team in Sydney.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy and high-performing practice supporting lawyers across a broad range of construction and infrastructure matters, within a firm known for its collaborative culture and strong career development pathways.

If you enjoy working in a litigation environment, thrive on variety, and want to be part of a genuinely supportive team, this could be your next move.

About the Role
You’ll provide high-level administrative and practice support to two Construction Partners and their team, assisting across both day-to-day operations and ad-hoc team requirements.

This is a varied role where organisation, initiative and strong stakeholder management skills will be highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing diaries, meetings and scheduling appointments
• Billing and preparation of expense reconciliations
• Preparing and formatting legal documents and correspondence
• Liaising with clients and internal stakeholders
• Providing PA and practice support across the team

The team is known for its approachable culture, strong support systems and commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

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

• Has 2+ years’ experience in a Legal Assistant role
• Has strong billing experience and attention to detail
• Can confidently support multiple fee earners
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Has excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills
• Brings a proactive and team-focused attitude

Why You’ll Love It Here

• National firm – high-quality work and strong reputation
• Flexibility – hybrid working arrangements available
• Culture – collaborative, social and supportive environment
• Career growth – ongoing learning and development support
• Wellbeing – health insurance discounts, EAP & gym benefits
• Extras – study leave, referral bonuses & additional perks

The Details

• Firm Type: National, Mid-tier
• Practice Area: Construction
• Role Type: Full-time, permanent
• Location: Sydney CBD
• Salary: Up to $105k package
• Candidate: Career Legal Assistant

Apply Now
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.

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