In-Demand Part time legal Jobs in Sydney Nsw

Part Time Legal Assistant
Herbert Smith Freehills —Sydney NSW
- Part-time
- Management
- Organisational skills
- AI
Law Clerk - 2026 - 2027 Summer Clerkship - Clerk 1/2 - Policy, Reform and Legislation
NSW Department of Communities and Justice —Parramatta NSW
- $42.85 an hour
- Part-time
- Research
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
9d
Legal Counsel (Full-Time or Part-Time Opportunity)
Munich Re —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Research
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Legal Secretary - Full Time
Koffels —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Research
- Administrative experience
- Analysis skills
HR Customer Care Consultant - Remote (Australia)
Employment Hero —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Remote
- Salesforce
- Human resources
- QuickBooks
- Parental leave
Quick Apply
2d
Legal Assistant - IP
Maddocks —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
Accounts and Office Assistant - Part-Time
Oxford Economics —Sydney NSW
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- CRM software
Quick Apply
Legal and Client Support Officer
NSW Department of Communities and Justice —Sydney NSW
- $87,199 - $95,482 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Communication skills
12d
HR Advisor - Remote
Employment Hero —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Remote
- Customer service
- Salesforce
- AI
- Parental leave
Quick Apply
Legal Officer, Energy
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water —Sydney NSW
- $119,329 - $134,463 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Communication skills
- Time management
12d
Claims Graduate Program 2027
QBE —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Public speaking
Customer Service / Sales / Office / Administrative Assistant - BONDI BEACH (Part Time 30h p/w)
CAROLOGY —Bondi Beach NSW
- $50,000 - $100,000 a year
- Part-time
- Sales
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Employee discount
- Referral program
Quick Apply
8d
Senior Legal Secretary/Paralegal
Koffels —Sydney NSW
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Communication skills
Paralegal
Avant —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
3d
AML Risk Operations Analyst
HUB24 —Sydney NSW
- Part-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Program Assistant NYU Sydney
New York University —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Administrative experience
- Bachelor's degree
Part-Time Stockroom Specialist - Homebush DFO, NSW
Adidas —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Employee discount
- Referral program
Senior Legal Counsel / Commercial Counsel (Part-Time)
Reward Gateway —Sydney NSW
- $100,000 - $111,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Negotiation
Quick Apply
2026/27 CommBank Summer Intern Program
Commonwealth Bank —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- AI
- Communication skills
4d
Health Information and Record Release Officer
Western Sydney Local Health District —Sydney NSW
- $73,915.12 - $76,218.80 a year
- Weekend availability
- Organisational skills
- Computer skills
11d

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Part Time Legal Assistant

Herbert Smith Freehills -
Sydney NSW

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Job Details

Part-time | Contract | Fixed term

Benefits

Remote work allowance

Qualifications

Management
Organisational skills
AI

Full Job Description

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.

Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years.

As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world’s largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs.

At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.

We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources. And we’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world.

All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition – which is to help you achieve yours.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambition

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Corporate team in Sydney on a part-time, parental leave contract until September 2027.

This role provides high-level support to two Partners and two Senior Associates in our busy Funds M&A and Financial Services team and works as part of a job-share arrangement with another experienced Legal Assistant. The role is part-time, working Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 9.00am to 5.36pm.

This is a great opportunity for a confident, organised and proactive Legal Assistant who enjoys being a trusted right-hand support to senior lawyers. You will be joining a high-performing, fast-paced practice where strong diary management, attention to detail, client service and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential.

What you’ll do

Working closely with the Partners and their team, you will provide high‑level administrative and practice support, including:

Managing complex diaries, inboxes, workflows and competing priorities
Acting as a key coordination point for the team across day-to-day administrative matters
Preparing, formatting and managing correspondence, documents and matter administration to a high standard
Coordinating internal and client meetings, calls, events and travel arrangements
Liaising confidently with clients, internal stakeholders and external parties
Managing billing processes, including pre-bills, edits, finalisation and cost reporting
Monitoring deadlines, commitments and follow-up actions to help the practice run smoothly
Supporting the team with client and industry meetings and events
Working collaboratively with other Legal Assistants and Administrative Assistants across the Corporate group
Helping identify efficient ways of working, including the use of technology and AI tools where appropriate

What you’ll bring:

Demonstrated experience as a Legal Assistant or senior legal support professional within a legal or professional services environment
Strong experience supporting senior stakeholders, with a calm, organised and proactive approach Excellent judgment, discretion and confidence managing sensitive matters Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines
Experience with billing, reporting and matter management systems
Previous job share experience is preferred but not essential
A commitment to mentoring and guiding junior team members
A service‑oriented mindset with a genuine commitment to enabling fee earners to focus on client delivery
An innovative mindset, curious about AI and emerging technologies

What you can expect from us:

We’re a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.
We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.
We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.
We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you’ll have it and we’ll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.
For more benefits on offer such as our holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance
Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia’s market leading law firm.

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

Team

Corporate

Working Pattern

Part time

Location

Sydney

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

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