Part Time Legal Assistant
On-siteSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Job Summary
Manage complex diaries, inboxes, workflows, and competing priorities while acting as the key coordination point for a Funds M&A and Financial Services team. Prepare and format correspondence, documents, and matter administration; coordinate internal and client meetings, calls, events, and travel arrangements. Liaise confidently with clients, internal stakeholders, and external parties; monitor deadlines, commitments, and follow-up actions to ensure smooth practice operations. Support the team with client and industry meetings and events; help identify efficient ways of working, including the use of technology and AI tools. Provide high-level administrative and practice support to two Partners and two Senior Associates in a job-share arrangement.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience as a Legal Assistant or senior legal support professional within a legal or professional services environment
- Strong experience supporting senior stakeholders, with a calm, organised and proactive approach
- Excellent judgment, discretion and confidence managing sensitive matters
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines
- Experience with billing, reporting and matter management systems
- Part time, working Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 9.00am to 5.36pm
- Location Sydney
- Contract type Permanent Contract
Desired Qualifications
- Previous job share experience is preferred but not essential
- A commitment to mentoring and guiding junior team members
- A service‐oriented mindset with a genuine commitment to enabling fee earners to focus on client delivery
- An innovative mindset, curious about AI and emerging technologies
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