Legal Assistant, Disputes
Herbert Smith Freehills
Office
Sydney, Australia
Full Time
The Opportunity
Join our market leading Disputes practice as a Legal Assistant, supporting Partners Leon Chung and Eunice Park, and their wider team of Lawyers.
This role will suit a pro-active individual, someone who enjoys being part of a high performing team who are dedicated to their clients. If you have a no-fuss approach and enjoy showcasing your legal administration skills, we'd love to hear from you.
Working hours are 9am – 5:30pm, Monday to Friday and this role is 5 days in the office.
What your day might look like
Keeping matters on track, managing time entries, reporting and complex billing (Aderant Expert experience desirable).
Managing the Partners’ calendars - meetings, travel, and events.
Creating, formatting, and managing documents with ease (experienced in Microsoft Office and other related software such as iManage).
Organising client catch-ups, from casual coffees to formal dinners.
Helping prepare business development materials that make an impact.
Mentoring and guiding our awesome Administrative Assistants.
What you bring
Experience supporting Partners in a fast-paced legal environment.
End-to-end billing experience.
Strong time management and the ability to manage competing priorities with a high degree of professionalism.
The ability to anticipate needs and problem solve on the go.
Matter management experience.
A team focused approach with a genuine interest in mentoring others.
Note: We are open to considering law students who have the relevant experience, at least 2 years' left of their degree, and are available full-time.
Why join 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 please click here.
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
DisputesWorking Pattern
Full timeLocation
SydneyContract type
Permanent ContractDiversity & Inclusion
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.
Legal Assistant, Disputes
Office
Sydney, Australia
Full Time
August 13, 2025