This hybrid Legal Assistant and Personal Assistant role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is confident managing a senior stakeholder with a high-touch, demanding workload. The successful candidate will play an integral role in the smooth operation of the practice, taking ownership of diverse tasks while working closely with a busy Partner and the broader team.
This firm is globally recognized for its excellence in legal practice and its commitment to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth. The team you’ll be joining is highly regarded for its expertise in cyber law and works on cutting-edge matters that shape the future of the legal
industry.
The Role
As a Legal Assistant, you will be responsible for providing exceptional support to the team, particularly a senior Partner who is a global leader in their field. The role encompasses both traditional Legal Assistant tasks and Personal Assistant duties.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing international travel arrangements, including itineraries and schedules.
- Coordinating and reviewing podcasts, including ensuring accurate closed captions.
- Organizing and managing events, including creating and sending personalized invitations.
- Handling complex billing processes, including standard, retainer, and secondment bills.
- Managing the Partner’s busy calendar and prioritizing competing demands.
- Preparing time analysis reports and managing team newsletters.
- Opening and closing files and maintaining accurate matter management.
- Supporting the Partner and team with general administrative duties as required.
The Benefits
- Be part of a globally recognized and innovative law firm.
- Competitive remuneration package, including paid overtime.
- Opportunities to take ownership and work closely with a globally recognized leader.
- Collaborative and supportive team culture.
- Exposure to high-profile work and events.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A minimum of 4 years of Legal Assistant experience or 4+ years of secretarial experience in professional services.
- Experience supporting a very busy Partner or equivalent senior stakeholder.
- Exceptional calendar management and organizational skills.
- Strong communication skills and proven confidentiality.
- Resilience, confidence, and the ability to take ownership of tasks.
- Proven stakeholder management experience, with the ability to make decisions and stand their ground when required.
- Previous experience managing international travel arrangements and events.
- Proficiency in managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexibility to work overtime during busy periods.
Apply Now!
If you feel that you meet the requirements we would like to hear from you. Apply via the link below.
Due to the volume of interest only successful applicants will be contacted directly.
Barratt Galvin is an Australian based legal recruitment business providing law firm resourcing solutions. Collectively, our consultants have over twenty year’s experience placing legal professionals into law jobs locally and internationally.
Based in Sydney, we assist legal professionals looking for legal jobs within Australia, as well as those relocating to or returning from London and the Middle East legal markets.
Our core client base is made up of elite private practice legal teams within mid to top tier and international law firms. The legal jobs we recruit for include Lawyers, Legal Secretaries, EA/PA, HR, Business Development & Marketing and Office Support.
As recruitment experts in Australia, London and the Middle East we can assist you with your international or local legal job search. Barratt Galvin is focussed on providing you access to legal job opportunities that align with your career goals, at the best possible salary level within the market.
