In-Demand Paralegal Jobs in Ultimo, Nsw

Part Time Legal Assistant
Herbert Smith Freehills —Sydney NSW
- Part-time
- Management
- Organisational skills
- Financial services
Paralegal – Prisons Coordination Team
Knowmore Legal Service —Sydney NSW
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Experience working with children
- Computer skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
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5d
Paralegal
Department of Education —Sydney NSW
- $87,199 - $95,482 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Research
- Opportunities for advancement
7d
Paralegal
LEAP Legal Software —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Editing
- Gym membership
- Free food
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Paralegal | Sydney
Carroll & O’Dea —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Employee assistance program
Senior Legal Secretary/Paralegal
Koffels —Sydney NSW
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Communication skills
Capability Development Redress Support Services Paralegal
Knowmore Legal Service —Sydney NSW
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
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5d
Paralegal Officer
Transport For NSW —Mascot NSW
- $88,781 - $97,654 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Time management
19h
Paralegal
Avant —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
12d
Senior Paralegal
Bridgit —Sydney NSW
- Remote
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
Paralegal - Family Law
Corto Pty Ltd —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AI
- Communication skills
- Gym membership
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Paralegal
Department of Customer Service —Sydney NSW
- $102,936 - $113,579 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Case management
5d
Paralegal Insurance
Grace Lawyers —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
Paralegal / Licensed Conveyancer
Clifford Chance —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Quick Apply
Legal Administrator (Maternity Cover)
Axi —Sydney NSW
- Contract
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Financial services
- Health insurance
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
Graduate Lawyer | General Insurance
TurksLegal —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Recruiting
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
7d
Family Law Paralegal
Hammond Nguyen Turnbull Legal —North Parramatta NSW
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
Quick Apply
Paralegal - Clerk 3/4 - Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution
NSW Department of Communities and Justice —Parramatta NSW
- $87,199 - $95,482 a year
- Full-time
- Employee assistance program
14d
Paralegal (AU)
DroneShield Limited —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Research
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
Quick Apply
23h
Case Manager
AIA —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Financial services

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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
Law
Organisational skills
Financial services
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 Financial Services 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 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 – please note, these days are fixed and we cannot consider candidates unable to accommodate them for the duration of the contract.

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.

Please note, we can only consider law students with previous experience in legal assistant (not paralegal) roles who have 2 years or more remaining in their law degree.

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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