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Litigation Legal Assistant

Sydney, New South WalesFull-time2026-10-12

Core

Full-time office-based legal assistant supporting partners and lawyers on complex, high-profile litigation and dispute resolution matters.

Role type

Litigation Legal Assistant

Builds

Legal documents, correspondence, memoranda, and client communications for litigation teams

Domain

Legal services / Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Required skills

Legal document drafting and formatting, Client and internal communication management, Timesheet entry and billing assistance, Diary and file management, Electronic filing system maintenance, Records management and archiving

Preferred skills

Experience with iManage, Experience with Aderant Expert

Responsibilities

Draft, format and collate legal documents including commercial contracts, deeds and agreements; Prepare correspondence, memoranda and client communications; Manage client and internal communications via phone and email; Undertake timesheet entry and assist with billing and client account preparation; Coordinate diary and file management including scheduling and travel arrangements; Maintain electronic filing systems and document management processes; Oversee file maintenance, archiving and records management

Seniority

Junior to Mid-level, Support role