Join Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Australia's leading independent law firm. We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our market-leading Corporate M&A team in Sydney. This is a newly created role for a growing team. This opportunity will suit a dynamic individual who thrives working in a fast-paced legal environment. Experience within a transactional practice area (such as Corporate or Financial Services) will be highly regarded. Key responsibilities Coordinating communications and relationships with clients and internal/external stakeholders Overseeing efficient file management and document organization Managing complex calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating appointments Handling billing processes, time coding, and preparing detailed reports Organizing comprehensive travel arrangements, including flights and accommodation Required skills and personal attributes Outstanding organisational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Exceptional attention to detail Proactive and able to work independently with limited supervision High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel) Advanced knowledge of CMS/Aderant or other finance related software Ability to develop and foster excellent professional relationships internally and with clients At Corrs, we help you achieve your ambition - at every stage of your career. About us: Corrs Chambers Westgarth is Australia’s leading independent law firm. We provide exceptional legal services across the full spectrum of matters, including major transactions, projects and significant disputes, offering strategic advice on our clients’ most challenging issues. Corrs’ culture is characterised by our values of excellence, commitment, collaboration and respect. Our policies, practices and behaviours foster a supportive and inclusive workplace, and we are focused on creating opportunities for our people and supporting a diverse workforce. Flexible working as standard – we have established flexibility as standard business practice and an option for all our people. Bonus leave – we provide an additional week of leave each year (5 weeks annual leave in total) Parental leave – we offer 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave and pay superannuation on both paid and unpaid leave (up to 12 months) Wellbeing program – we support the wellbeing of our people across areas including resilience, mindfulness, personal development, physical health and self-care. Diversity and Inclusion – we set meaningful goals and take action to improve diversity and foster an inclusive culture in which all employees feel supported and valued. Responsible business approach – we have an active pro bono and community engagement program and we are a member of the United Nations Global Compact. We are also a member of AusLSA, which works to promote and increase sustainable practices across the legal sector. Learning and development opportunities – including our Australian-first international study scholarship, a national training program and mentoring initiative. To apply click on the "apply" button or contact Shannon Garrett at Shannon.Garrett@corrs.com.au for a confidential discussion. For more information, see our website
