Float Secretary

1 day ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia empire group Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Float Secretary

Our client is a modern Australian law firm with a leading reputation. They focus on exceptional service, operational excellence and being at the forefront of employee experience. They work closely with Australian and international businesses, organisations and governments.

About the role

Due to an internal move, our client is seeking a Float Legal Assistant to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to provide essential administrative and secretarial support to high performing Partners and the wider team. With variety built into the role, you'll be exposed to a broad range of matters and practice areas.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Email and diary management
  • Coordination of internal and external meetings/functions
  • Opening and closing of matters including e-filing and archiving via Aderant Expert (billing) and iManage (document management)
  • Time entry, preparation and processing of monthly invoices
  • Creating, drafting, editing and formatting a range of documents
  • Maintaining the client database
  • Booking travel
  • General ad hoc administrative duties

About you

We're looking for a proactive team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and consistently delivers high quality work. With at least 2 years' experience in a similar role within a private practice law firm.

Other key skills you'll bring include:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset
  • Experience with Aderant Expert for billing (advantageous)
  • High accuracy and attention to detail under tight deadlines
  • A strong sense of initiative and a can-do attitude

This role is NOT suitable for individuals on a Working Holiday Visa (WHV).

If you're proactive, collaborative, and looking to contribute to a supportive and professional team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply

For a confidential discussion regarding this role or to explore other career opportunities, please contact:

Brandon Sando | Recruitment Consultant

Ref No: 29082

Email:

Brandon Sando is a Legal Support recruiter who recruits within the Sydney market. He excels at helping candidates find opportunities that suit their professional goals. His connections with Boutique, Mid-Tier and National Law firms across Sydney mean he can assist you with your next role, no matter what you are looking for. If this role doesn't sound like it's for you, please reach out to learn more about how Brandon can assist you with your career.

Please send your CV in Microsoft Word format.

At Empire Group, we value diversity and are committed to equitable recruitment. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and other underrepresented groups to apply. Our focus is on creating fair, accessible, and culturally safe recruitment processes that genuinely reflect and respect the communities we serve.


  • Float Legal Assistant

    18 hours ago


    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Maddocks Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

    We are a modern Australian law firm with a leading reputation. We focus on exceptional service, operational excellence and being at the forefront of employee experience. We work closely with Australian and international businesses, organisations and governments.About the roleOur support staff are pivotal to our success. At Maddocks, we champion true...

  • legal assistant

    1 day ago


    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Corrs Chambers Westgarth Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

    LEGAL ASSISTANT - FLOAT492930SydneyLegal SupportFull timeJoin Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Australia's leading independent law firm.In this versatile 'Float' position, you'll collaborate with partners and legal professionals across multiple practice groups, gaining exposure to a diverse range of clients, matters, and stakeholders. No two days will be the...

  • Legal Assistant

    24 hours ago


    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Corrs Chambers Westgarth Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

    Join Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Australia's leading independent law firm.In this versatile 'Float' position, you'll collaborate with partners and legal professionals across multiple practice groups, gaining exposure to a diverse range of clients, matters, and stakeholders. No two days will be the same—perfect for someone who thrives on variety and...


  • Sydney, Australia McCabes Lawyers Pty Full time

    Fantastic opportunity for a float legal secretary who thrives in acollaborative and fast paced environment. - Interesting and varied work - Work with local and national practice groups - Sydney CBD location About Us McCabes is an Australian Commercial, Government, and Insurance lawfirm with a reputation for providing high quality, timely legalservices....


  • Sydney, Australia Ashurst LLP Full time

    Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a determination to go beyond the ordinary by outpacing change. We have a community of 4800+ people across over 30 offices globally and are a trusted adviser to top corporates, financial institutions and governments. What sets us apart is our ambition for our people and our clients. **What makes Ashurst a great place...


  • Council of the City of Sydney, Australia Cowell Clarke Full time

    About Cowell Clarke Cowell Clarke is a fast growing specialist commercial law firm based in Australia. With a team of over 190 professionals across Adelaide and Sydney, we represent clients across various industries both nationally and internationally. Our firm takes pride in fostering a positive culture that empowers our employees to excel. Founded over...


  • Sydney, Australia Addisons Full time

    Addisons is seeking a Float Personal Assistant on a permanent full-time basis. As a Float Personal Assistant, you will be responsible for providing secretarial and administrative support to all practice areas. This includes covering annual and personal leave for the wider Personal Assistant and Reception team, as well as offering general float assistance...


  • Sydney, Australia King & Wood Mallesons Full time

    Float Practice Assistant - Rare part-time, permanent opportunity to work with our Float Practice Assistant team (Wednesday to Friday) - Get involved in a wide range of high-quality work at an international top tier law firm - As a leading law firm, we actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to enrich our culture About the Role We are seeking a...


  • Sydney, Australia Barratt Galvin Full time

    Great company culture and working environment - Competitive salary and benefits package Our client is a long-standing national commercial practice, seeking an experienced Float Assistant to become an integral member of the administrative team in Sydney. As a Float, you will assist all departments in the firm as and when there is a busy workload or a team...

  • Float Legal Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Sydney, Australia Gadens Full time

    Legal - Legal Secretary / Admin - Sydney - Permanent / Full Time - Career opportunity to work across a range of practice areas - Grow your legal knowledge - Excellent support and training available **About you** We are looking for an experienced legal assistant, with a background in a variety of areas preferably litigation and property or corporate. This is...


  • Council of the City of Sydney, Australia Maddocks Full time

    We are a modern Australian law firm with a leading reputation. We focus on exceptional service, operational excellence and being at the forefront of employee experience. We work closely with Australian and international businesses, organisations and governments. About the role Our support staff are pivotal to our success. At Maddocks, we champion true...

  • Project Officer

    7 days ago


    Sydney, Australia Link Group Full time

    Are you ready to take on an exciting role as a Project Officer in the fast-paced world of corporate actions management? If you have a passion for project management, financial markets, and want to work with a dynamic team, then we have an opportunity for you! **Overview**: As a Project Officer, you will be responsible for assisting project managers in...