Legal Assistant - 12 month contract role

Posted 05 September 2025
SalaryCompetitive salary with fantastic benefits
LocationSydney
Job type Contract
DisciplineBusiness Support
ReferenceBH-16686

Job description

  • Maternity leave contract role in well-known established firm with warm team culture
  • Sydney CBD location, with some opportunity for hybrid working
  • Collaborative team with strong leadership and long-term growth opportunities

The position:

This esteemed national law firm advises a full range of clients across the spectrum of commercial law areas. We are currently seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support Senior Partners on a maternity leave cover contract within a high-performing team that delivers strategic guidance and tailored solutions to a high-net-worth client base based in Sydney. 

  • Diary management and arranging appointments
  • Organising travel both interstate and global
  • Building strong relationships with clients, internal and external stakeholders
  • Supporting the team with general files management and administration
  • Preparing legal correspondence and compiling court document
 

The ideal candidate:

  • Previous experience in a Legal PA or Legal Assistant role required - open to all levels of experience 
  • A natural passion for helping people and high level of empathy
  • Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal
  • Demonstrated organisational skills and the ability to multi-task 
  • Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team environment
  • A positive, can-do and proactive attitude
  • Ability to work in the office minimum 4 days per week
 
What’s in it for you?

  • 12 month contract role with wonderful benefits on offer 
  • Fantastic office in the heart of the CBD, close to public transport
  • Competitive salary package with additional benefits
  • Warm and friendly office culture in a social team
  • A respected, high-calibre working environment with strong leadership.


This role is perfect for someone looking to continue building their career in the legal sector working for a renowned national law fim within a supportive and collaborative team. 

If you would like to learn more about this exciting opportunity working alongside a fantastic team, please APPLY NOW or alternatively, send your CV directly to chloebowditch@future-you.com.au