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T:0292803577

Level 13, Chifley Tower, 2 Chifley Square

Legal PA, Legal EA

NSW - Sydney CBD

  • Job TypePermanent
  • Pay
  • Reference10122218

Candidate Profile:

A highly experienced Legal Personal Assistant with several years supporting senior partners and directors across reputable law firms in Australia and New Zealand. Skilled at managing complex administrative workflows, client liaison, and confidential matters, this candidate has worked across diverse practice areas including commercial property, family law, trusts, banking and finance, and general litigation. Known for attention to detail, discretion, and proactive organisation, they bring both professionalism and emotional intelligence to every role.


Key Skills & Expertise:

• Legal Administration: Opening and maintaining client files, drafting correspondence and legal documents, monthly billing, and expense reconciliation

• Executive Support: Complex diary and inbox management, travel coordination, meeting scheduling, and personal assistance

• Client Relationship Management: Acting as a key point of contact, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring client needs are met with discretion and professionalism

• Operational Excellence: Streamlining workflows, supporting team coordination, and maintaining high standards in confidential environments

• Financial Processes: Authorising settlement payments, managing reconciliations, and supporting finance teams with accuracy and compliance

• Document Preparation: Word processing, drafting legal documents, and supporting multiple authors across varied practice areas

• Adaptability: Experience across commercial property, family law, trusts, banking and finance, residential conveyancing, and general litigation

• Soft Skills: Attention to detail, discretion, initiative, proactive and methodical approach, strong communication, strategic planning, and emotional intelligence


Career Highlights:

• Supported multiple senior partners simultaneously, ensuring seamless diary, inbox, and travel management

• Coordinated complex billing and expense reconciliation processes with accuracy and timeliness

• Managed confidential client information across high trust legal environments

• Provided comprehensive support across diverse areas of law, including family, property, trusts, and litigation

• Acted as a trusted liaison between partners, clients, and stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication and workflow


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