Legal Assistant | Corporate | Sydney

Recognised in the AFR BOSS Magazine's Best Places to Work 2024/2025 Join a modern, market-leading law firm that puts its people first Collaborative team with opportunities for career development and progression About you We are looking for a passionate career Legal Assistant who is eager to bring their experience and strong organisational skills to this role. You will ideally have at least 2-3 years relevant experience from a law firm together with the motivation to take ownership of your next role and build long-term relationships with your key operators. A strong work ethic and attention to detail, the ability to manage conflicting priorities and keep on top of deadlines are some of the key qualities we are looking for, in addition to sound Microsoft Office and general IT skills. Although you may not have prior experience within a corporate practice, you will have excellent experience in other well-regarded practices with a strong desire to learn new skills. Your role We are seeking a motivated and experienced Legal Assistant to join our Corporate practice group in a permanent, full-time position. This role is an integral part of this fun, growing, fast-paced and supportive team, and there will be other legal assistants to lean on for extra support both on the ground and across our other offices. Working with leading Partners in their field, this role will primarily focus on providing support for three Partners. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Diary management Preparation of documents and correspondence File maintenance – opening, closing and archiving files (electronic and physical filing) Administrative support to multiple authors Attending to telephone calls and enquiries (incoming and outgoing) Monthly billing This role requires excellent professional written and oral communication skills and the successful candidate must have confidence in dealing with people across the legal profession in an engaging and friendly manner. About Gadens Gadens is a leading, independent Australian law firm, with a clear vision and strategy for the future. We help people achieve their purpose in a complex world, by leading by example, inspiring others, innovating and building something we are all proud of. At Gadens, we: develop and inspire our people do the right thing and make an impact work with quality clients in our chosen markets solve problems with people and technology working seamlessly together are a widely recognised and respected brand. We are always on the lookout for star performers to join our growing firm. To find out more please visit What we offer A friendly, down-to-earth, and supportive team environment. Truly flexible work practices. Progressive and market-leading Parental Leave support including: 30 weeks' Paid Parental Leave; Superannuation contributions while on Parental Leave, for up to 52 weeks (based on 5 days/week, regardless of your working days); An external coach to support our people through the various stages of the parental leave journey (Launch, Leave and Landing); A supported and staggered return; Budget relief for fee earners upon landing/return; Support and paid leave for Surrogacy and IVF treatment An external coach to support our people through the various stages of the parental leave journey (Launch, Leave and Landing) A supported and staggered return Budget relief for fee earners upon landing/return Support and paid leave for Surrogacy and IVF treatment Ongoing professional development opportunities. Health and wellbeing initiatives. And much more At Gadens, we engage with all of our people to create a work environment that encourages and promotes inclusion and diversity, while instilling pride in the firm and our values of collaborate, authentic, responsible and excellent. Our values and culture assist us in creating a cohesive environment in which we are committed equally to professionalism and personal fulfilment. We strive to create a culture where the principles of sustainability and corporate social responsibility are embraced and lived by our people every day. This includes respecting and connecting with First Nations people and providing access to justice to those in need through our pro bono practice. This is what makes Gadens a great place to work. In NSW, QLD, SA and VIC: Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.Gadens acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work, and pay our respects to Elders past and present. #J-18808-Ljbffr