Legal Assistant

17 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 challenge.

This role is ideal for a seasoned Legal Assistant or Secretary who enjoys working both independently and collaboratively, and who brings confidence and precision to billing and administrative processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Liaising professionally with clients and stakeholders
  • Managing files and legal matters with accuracy and discretion
  • Coordinating calendars, meetings, and schedules
  • Conducting company, property, and title searches
  • Handling billing, time coding, and reporting with efficiency
  • Organising travel arrangements (flights, accommodation, etc.)
  • Supporting events and business development initiatives

Skills & Attributes We Value

  • Exceptional organisational and time management abilities
  • Clear and confident written and verbal communication
  • Impeccable attention to detail
  • Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
  • Strong working knowledge of CMS/Aderant or similar finance systems

At Corrs, we help you achieve your ambition - at every stage of your career.

About us:

Corrs Chambers Westgarth is Australia's leading independent law firm. We provide exceptional legal services across the full spectrum of matters, including major transactions, projects and significant disputes, offering strategic advice on our clients' most challenging issues.

Why Corrs?

We pride ourselves on meeting our clients needs in a culture characterised by excellence, commitment, collaboration and respect. Our policies, practices and behaviours foster a safe and inclusive workplace, and we focus on creating opportunities and supporting a diverse workforce.

  • Flexible working as standard – we've established flexibility as standard business practice and an option for all our people.
  • Bonus leave - an additional week of leave each year (5 weeks annual leave in total).
  • Wellbeing program – we support the wellbeing of our people across areas including resilience, mental health, mindfulness, personal development, physical health and self-care.
  • Diversity and Inclusion – this is a key area of focus for the firm. We set meaningful goals to improve diversity and an inclusive culture in which all employees feel supported and valued.
  • Responsible business approach – we are a member of the United Nations Global Compact, and are committed to promoting and respecting human rights, supporting the Compact's Ten Principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption, and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. We are also a member of AusLSA, which works to promote and increase sustainable practices across the legal sector.
  • Learning and development opportunities – including our Australian-first international study scholarship, our national training program and our mentoring program.

To apply click on the "apply" button or contact Shannon Garrett on for a confidential discussion.

For more information, see our website

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