Personal Assistant
About Hammond Nguyen Turnbull
Hammond Nguyen Turnbull (HNT) is a growing Parramatta-based law firm built on trust, genuine relationships and excellent client service.
This role will support Maria Valenzuela, Partner and Head of HNT’s Family & Relationship Law practice. Maria is one of Western Sydney’s respected Family Lawyers and is known for being supportive, direct and genuinely invested in the development of her team.
As Maria’s PA, you’ll play a key role in keeping her day running smoothly, managing schedules, coordinating communications, preparing documents and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
At HNT, you’ll be valued as a genuine part of the team, with the opportunity to grow your skills in a collaborative, down-to-earth and supportive environment, all based in the heart of Parramatta, without the CBD commute.
What You'll Do
Diary & Calendar Management
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Manage Maria's calendar, appointments and scheduling keeping her day organised and on track
- Coordinate internal and external meetings, including preparation of agendas and supporting materials
- Manage competing priorities and proactively flag scheduling conflicts before they become problems
Communications & Correspondence
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Draft, prepare and review professional correspondence, emails and documents on Maria's behalf
- Assist with inbox management — monitoring, triaging and actioning communications in a timely way
- Ensure key matters are followed up and nothing slips through the cracks
Document & Presentation Support
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Prepare high-quality reports, presentations and slide decks for internal and external use
- Format and proofread documents to a professional standard
- Assist with preparation of client materials and firm-wide communications
Stakeholder & Relationship Support
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Maintain professional communication with clients, referral partners and key stakeholders on Maria's behalf
- Support relationship management activities ensuring consistent, timely and professional engagement
- Assist with business development activities, events and referral partner follow-up
General Administrative Support
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Provide day-to-day administrative support to Maria and the Family Law team as required
- Assist with billing coordination and matter administration
- Maintain organised filing systems, both digital and physical
- Support team activities, track deadlines and assist with coordination across the firm
About You
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1–2 years experience in a PA, EA, admin or receptionist role
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Confident managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Discreet and trustworthy you'll be handling sensitive and confidential information daily
- Proactive and reliable, you anticipate what's needed without being asked
- Warm, professional and comfortable building relationships with clients and stakeholders
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and/or Google Workspace
- Legal industry experience is a bonus, but not essential, we'll teach you what you need to know
- Australian working rights required
Apply Now
If you are looking for a role where you will be supported, challenged and given real responsibility from early in your career, we would love to hear from you.
Please visit https://www.hntlegal.com.au for more information
