" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eLegal Assistant - Disputes\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19473\"\u003e Australia \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19474\"\u003e New South Wales \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 6/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrestigious global law firm | Wellness benefits, bonus leave \u0026amp; more\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUp to $100,000 pkg | Yearly performance reviews \u0026amp; retail discounts\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSydney CBD | Disputes | Excellent career development opportunities\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e MJD Recruitment are excited to be working exclusively with this \u003cstrong\u003eprestigious global law firm\u003c/strong\u003e based in Sydney CBD. The firm is searching for an experienced Legal Assistant to join their \u003cstrong\u003eaward-winning Disputes team\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e Renowned for their \u003cstrong\u003esupportive culture and commitment to employee growth and development\u003c/strong\u003e, this is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Assistant looking to build a long-term career within a highly regarded international firm.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBenefits:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWellness benefits\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSocial committees and regular events\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBonus leave\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFamily leave\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eYearly performance reviews\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRetail discounts\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent learning and career development opportunities\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Role:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In this role, you will support \u003cstrong\u003e2 Partners and their wider team\u003c/strong\u003e, who are described as \u003cstrong\u003esocial, close-knit and supportive\u003c/strong\u003e. Your responsibilities will include:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrafting and preparing legal documents\u003c/strong\u003e \u0026ndash; including cost agreements, court documents, briefs for counsel, letters of demand, letters of engagement, affidavits and letters of instruction\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFile management\u003c/strong\u003e \u0026ndash; opening new matters, conflict checks, maintaining, closing and archiving files\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBilling and timesheet input\u003c/strong\u003e \u0026ndash; end-of-month billing, client reporting, timesheets and expenses\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiary and travel management\u003c/strong\u003e \u0026ndash; coordinating complex diaries, court dates and deadlines, and organising national travel\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClient and stakeholder communication\u003c/strong\u003e \u0026ndash; liaising with clients, lawyers, counsel and barristers\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent coordination\u003c/strong\u003e \u0026ndash; assisting with team events and functions\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInbox and correspondence management\u003c/strong\u003e \u0026ndash; prioritising and organising key communications\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDo you have the following skillset?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2+ years\u0026rsquo; experience as a Legal Assistant\u003c/strong\u003e, preferably within Litigation/Disputes; however, experience across other areas of law will be considered\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong organisational, written and verbal communication skills\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFamiliarity with court processes and online court portals\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProficiency in \u003cstrong\u003ee-filing, expenses and billing systems\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience with legal systems such as \u003cstrong\u003eiManage, Elite 3E\u0026nbsp; or Aderant and Chrome River\u003c/strong\u003e is advantageous\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to work independently and collaboratively within a busy team\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise competing workloads and meet strict deadlines\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eApply below today for an immediate interview or contact Annabel on 02 8042 1840.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003ePlease note this role is best suited to someone looking to build a long-term career in legal support, as this position does not offer a pathway to legal practice.\u003c/em\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4475883\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "