Legal EA / Practice Assistant – Practice Coordinator

About the role

This permanent, full‑time position supports a newly appointed Partner and a small team of lawyers focused on large‑scale litigation. As a Practice Coordinator you will act as the right‑hand person to the Partner, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations and enabling the legal team to concentrate on their core work.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal secretarial and executive assistance to the Partner and lawyers.
• Manage meetings, events, and CRM data to keep stakeholder interactions organized.
• Oversee matter‑management, billing, and document/file management processes.
• Liaise with finance, business development, HR and other support services to streamline workflows.
• Coordinate internal and external communications, ensuring timely delivery of information.

Required profile

• Minimum three years of experience in a legal secretarial or Legal EA role supporting senior lawyers.
• Experience gained in a law firm or in‑house legal team, preferably within a partnership environment.
• Strong team player who thrives in a collaborative, high‑performing legal support environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency in CRM management.

What we offer

• Competitive salary package with generous benefits.
• Opportunity to work in a prestigious Australian law firm located in the Sydney CBD.
• Access to modern technologies and a progressive, inclusive culture.
• Supportive peer network and low staff turnover.