Legal Assistant

HarperLloyd Recruitment is partnering with a market-leading commercial law firm to find an experienced Legal Assistant to join their Workplace Law & Culture team.

This is a standout opportunity to support leading Employment lawyers in a people-focused, advisory-driven practice, working on meaningful workplace matters that directly impact organisations and individuals.

If you’re a career Legal Assistant with Employment or IR experience and enjoy working in a collaborative, client-facing environment, this is a role where you can genuinely enjoy your work.

About the Role
You’ll join a dynamic Employment & Workplace team, supporting senior lawyers across a broad range of employment, industrial relations and workplace matters.

This is a role where you’ll be trusted to provide high-level support, working closely with lawyers and clients in a fast-paced but genuinely supportive environment.

With strong systems, structured processes and a collaborative team culture, you’ll be set up for success from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing high-level support across Employment & Workplace matters
• Managing diaries, meetings and team coordination
• Preparing and formatting legal documents and correspondence
• Liaising with clients, stakeholders and internal teams
• Supporting matter progression across advisory and dispute work

Who You’ll Be Working With
You’ll be part of a well-regarded Workplace Law & Culture team, advising a diverse client base including private sector organisations and government bodies.

The team works across:

• Employment and workplace relations
• Discrimination and workplace investigations
• Work health and safety matters
• Advisory and dispute resolution

This is a friendly, down-to-earth team that values collaboration, flexibility and doing great work without the ego.

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

• Has 5+ years’ experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary
• Has experience within Employment / Industrial Relations (essential)
• Is highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Has strong communication and client-facing skills
• Enjoys working in a collaborative, team-based environment
• Brings a proactive, adaptable and positive approach
• Is committed to a long-term career in legal support

Why You’ll Love It Here
Market-leading firm – recognised Employer of Choice

• Flexibility – supportive hybrid working environment
• Culture – friendly, collaborative and genuinely down-to-earth
• Career growth – structured development and progression pathways
• Wellbeing – comprehensive health, wellbeing & EAP programs
• Extras – bonus structurein place for assistants!

The Details

• Firm Type: Commercial Law Firm
• Practice Area: Employment & Workplace Law
• Role Type: Full-time, permanent
• Location: Sydney CBD
• Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 package + bonuses
• Candidate Type: Career Legal Assistants only

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