Legal Personal Assistant

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Morgan + English Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Flexible Hours. Supportive Team. Work That Matters.

Are you an experienced legal support professional looking for a flexible, part-time role that offers meaningful work, professional engagement, and a supportive team environment?

Morgan + English Commercial Lawyers is seeking a Legal Personal Assistant to support one of our Directors, who leads our Workplace Law team. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with a senior leader, managing priorities, liaising with clients and team members, and ensuring the day-to-day practice runs smoothly.

This position is part-time (20–25 hours per week), worked across five days, and suited to someone with strong legal support experience who is seeking stable, consistent part-time work.

The Firm & The Role

Morgan + English Commercial Lawyers is a boutique commercial firm based in Balmain East, just minutes from the CBD by ferry, with a second office in the Upper Hunter Valley.

Our clients span agribusiness, mining services, food production, and transport. We are known for our practical advice and a team culture that is collaborative, values-driven, and people-focused.

In this role, you'll support a Director through diary coordination, client communication, document preparation, and workflow management. You'll be an essential part of a well-established practice area and a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the Director's calendar, coordinate meetings, and assist in prioritising time and workflow
  • Liaise with clients and internal team members to ensure matters are progressing as needed
  • Assist in monitoring the Director's inbox and follow up on tasks and key deadlines
  • Prepare and format legal documents, letters, and reports using firm templates
  • Maintain file timelines and track key dates and deliverables
  • Support billing processes including preparation of draft invoices
  • Assist in coordinating internal team meetings and contribute to practice planning

Key Requirements

  • Previous experience in a legal assistant, legal PA, or similar role within a law firm is essential
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills
  • Confidence working with legal documents and formatting templates
  • Tech literate and experienced with legal practice/document management systems (e.g. LEAP)
  • Strong attention to detail and a proactive, professional mindset
  • Friendly, team-oriented, and confident liaising with clients and internal stakeholders

Why Join Us?

  • Premier boutique law firm in a beautiful harbourside location
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment with approachable leadership
  • Part-time flexibility with a valued and meaningful support role

If you are a capable legal support professional looking for a role that offers variety, ownership, and a great working environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join a firm that values your contribution.

We're looking to welcome someone into the role in January or February 2025 — perfect timing to settle in fresh for the new year, with some flexibility around start date.

Contact Us

For more information, please contact Roberta Tuckwell at Morgan + English Commercial Lawyers (email ) or call

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