[Apply Now] Legal Assistant | Finance | Sydney

4 weeks ago

Council of the City of Sydney, Australia Barratt Galvin Full time

The Opportunity:

We're looking for a switched-on intermediate or senior Legal Secretary to work within the Finance team of this world-class law firm.

You will be responsible for supporting the Partnership plus team of fee earners ranging from Graduate to Senior Associate.

Your day to day tasks will vary but include:

- Document and file management;
- Telephone and email management;
- Client liaison;
- Diary and meeting management;
- Filing, photocopying and other ad-hoc administration tasks;
- Maintaining records and client databases and opening new client files;
- Assisting with monthly billing, reporting, and processing expense claims;
- Coordinating travel requirements and preparing client documents and travel packs;
- Assisting with Business Development administration, including some event management;
- General administration and project management as needed.

This position is full-time, with 4 days working from the CBD office and 1 day work from home once you have completed your training and well set up to work from home.

Culture & Benefits:

You will enjoy state-of-the-art offices and a culture that stands above the rest. Current employees praise this firm for offering a supportive and inclusive working environment.

The Requirements:

Listed below are the minimum expectations for technical skills, experience and qualifications which individuals need to meet in order to perform their role:

- Minimum typing speed 65 wpm with a high level of accuracy and good knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook;
- Previous experience of working in a similar role within a law firm and supporting multiple fee earners;
- Excellent attention to detail and demonstrated ability to work to multiple and conflicting priorities;
- Excellent communication skills;
- A polished, professional and friendly presentation.

Apply Now If you meet the requirements, we would love to hear from you. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.

About Barratt Galvin

Barratt Galvin is a specialist legal recruitment agency based in Australia, with more than 20 years of combined experience placing professionals in law jobs in Australia, London, and the Middle East.

From our Sydney base, we connect lawyers, paralegals, legal secretaries, executive assistants, HR, business development and marketing professionals, and office support staff with mid-tier, top-tier, and international law firms.

Whether you are seeking your next legal job in Australia or planning an international move to London or the Middle East, our team provides trusted guidance, access to exclusive law firm opportunities, and market-leading salary insights.

Partner with Barratt Galvin for your local and international legal job search — we specialise in aligning legal careers with the right opportunities across the world’s leading legal markets.

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