Legal PA (Employment Law) - Sydney

We’re growing and we’re looking for a talented Legal Assistant (Legal PA) to join our Sydney team. 

The role

As a valued member of the team, you’ll play a key role in keeping the practice running seamlessly. You’ll provide high-level legal secretarial support to one partner and team of lawyers, helping them deliver exceptional service to our clients.

You’ll also join a supportive and collaborative network of legal assistants across the firm, with opportunities to participate in initiatives that champion wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, and social connection. 

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Proactively manage inboxes, diaries and travel.
• Oversee matter administration, compliance checks, and engagement letter processes.
• Build strong relationships with clients and assist with events and business development activities.
• Manage billing workflows ensuring invoicing requirements are met.
• Prepare correspondence, presentations, and coordinate document production.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to broader administrative support across the practice.

This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm, with flexibility to work from home one day per week.

Skills & Experience

We’re looking for an experienced Legal Assistant who brings:

• 3-8 years’ Legal Assistant experience.
• Proven experience supporting at least one Partner and team of lawyers.
• Previous end-to-end billing experience (Aderant experience is advantageous). 
• Strong tech capability with the Microsoft Office suite. 
• Exceptional organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• A proactive mindset and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Professionalism, discretion, and a positive approach aligned with our values: Approachable, Bold, Connected.

Why join Pinsent Masons?

• We have a global reach and a local feel. With 28 offices and 1500 lawyers operating across Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, you'll be exposed to domestic, international and multi-jurisdictional high-profile work, yet be in an office where everyone knows your name.
• We do things a bit differently. Legal services are at the core of our business; however, we have diversified into other areas providing complimentary services to clients through offerings like Brook Graham and Vario flexible services.
• We like to be flexible. Our firm is professional but also relaxed, you can dress for your day and in your own style. We also promote practices that support wellbeing, mental wellness and work/life balance so that everyone can thrive at work and at home.
• We're lots of fun and very inclusive. Proud of our leading reputation for diversity and inclusion, we have created an open environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work. You'll also have plenty of opportunities to participate in, and even run, social activities, diversity and inclusion networks, and charitable initiatives.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Pinsent Masons we value diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a better workplace where all our talent can succeed and feel like they belong. We want to attract, retain and develop people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability/long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by local law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Applications

Ready to join a firm where your contributions truly count? We’d love to hear from you. Please apply via this advertisement.