Legal Practice Assistant - Litigation Team

About the role

Norton Rose Fulbright, a global legal practice with more than 4,000 lawyers in over 58 offices, is looking for a Legal Practice Assistant (PA) to join its Litigation team in Sydney. You will support a Partner and a team of lawyers in a varied, hands-on role suited to a career PA who enjoys building strong relationships, staying organised and delivering high-quality support in a busy professional services environment.

Key responsibilities

• Billing and expense coordination
• Diary management
• Client relationship management and administration, including working with the Business Development team on client material preparation
• Client reporting
• File management: opening and closing files, electronic and physical filing, scanning and correspondence
• Preparing and amending routine and non-routine documents, correspondence and presentations
• Travel booking and event coordination
• Ad hoc duties as required

Required profile

• Previous experience in a similar position, either as a Personal Assistant or Legal Assistant
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience managing complex diaries and client reporting
• Able to work autonomously and in a team
• Previous experience with monthly billing using relevant financial software is preferable
• Ability to draft basic correspondence and documents

Required skills

• Tech savvy with a good understanding of Microsoft Office
• Willingness to use initiative to contribute to the team's success

The firm offers career prospects, a collaborative team environment and professional development opportunities, with remuneration commensurate with experience. It does not accept agency applications for this position and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.