Senior Legal Assistant - Property Law

Leading Sydney firm based in Sydney CBD with flexible work options

A competitive salary and bonus scheme

Free fitness classes, wellness program & regular social events

About The Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our highly-regarded Property team on a full-time basis.

This role provides essential administrative support to a friendly, yet high-performing practice. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience with a top calibre team of high performing lawyers.

While this role is based in our Sydney CBD Office, at Bartier Perry, we all have the opportunity to work flexibly and remotely.

About The Team

Our firm’s Property team has a well established and busy practice, with an enviable list of clients within the public and private sector. The Property team act on varied commercial transactions involving commercial, industrial and residential property, in addition to public infrastructure projects.

What does the role involve?

Supporting lawyers within the Property team, you will be responsible for:

• Diary and file management (using iManage);
• Preparing, collating, amending and formatting complex documents and correspondence;
• Answering phone calls, taking clear and accurate messages and passing to appropriate person(s);
• Confidently operating DocuSign and PEXA;
• Online searching via Infotrack and LRS and managing relevant invoices;
• Preparing settlement figures;
• Inputting and maintaining client data into our CRM software (Aderant Expert);
• Monthly billing and client reporting;
• Assisting with Business Development related work, including the preparation of tenders
• Assisting with client queries; and
• Assisting and working with the Licensed Conveyancer.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Possess:

• 5+ years’ experience as a Legal Assistant within a reputable property law team in NSW.
• Proficiency in electronic file management and the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel. Experience with iManage and/or Aderant Expert would be highly advantageous.
• Strong competency in using PEXA and DocuSign;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A flexible, friendly and approachable manner.
• An enthusiastic and optimistic demeanour.
• Ability to work to deadlines and remain calm under pressure.

About Bartier Perry:

A 2024 Employer of Choice, Bartier Perry is a firm where our culture drives all that we do. This means we are down-to-earth and high-performing whilst ensuring work-life balance. We work respectfully with each other, our clients and with the broader community.

We have a united focus on excellence and our supportive and inclusive culture allows everyone to reach their potential and thrive.

We are a progressive law firm that will nurture your talents and provide opportunities at every level of your career. In-depth professional training and development programs are provided to enhance high performance and professional development.

We have a clear strategy and purpose.

Benefits And Culture

From our accessible partners who actively mentor and provide guidance, through to secondment opportunities with industry leading clients, we enable our people to flourish both professionally and in their lives away from work.

The benefits of working with us include:

• Work life balance through our flex policy
• Incentive bonus program for all staff
• Regular social and team activities
• In house learning and development opportunities
• Reward and recognition program
• Supportive Health & Wellbeing programs

How to apply: Upload your cover note and CV. Alternatively you can email your documents directly to our People and Culture team at careers@bartier.com.au.

Please note: Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered for this role. All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Please also note: At this stage, we are inviting direct applications only. We will not engage the services of recruitment agencies for this role.

Bartier Perry is committed to being an inclusive and flexible workplace where differences such as age, gender, culture, disability, sexual orientation, religion and family and caring responsibilities are valued and respected.

Please contact the People & Culture team if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace. We encourage you to advise us at the time of application and we welcome hearing from you.