Legal Assistant

Location: Sydney

Contract Type: Permanent

MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we are known for our excellence, and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients, our people and our communities. Clients seek out MinterEllison to help them solve complex problems every day. We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary consulting offering.

We offer opportunities to work on industry-leading mandates for top-tier clients, while being part of a high-performing and collaborative team that values excellence, diversity of thought, curiosity, and inclusion. We value our people and empower them to achieve their ambitions - with the support, trust and autonomy to grow their careers in meaningful ways.

At MinterEllison, we're leading the way with AI and other emerging technologies, powering innovation right across our firm. You will have the opportunity to engage with AI tools we've built, and other external AI tools, to enhance efficiencies and excellence internally and with our clients.

We support sustainable ways of working regarding how, when and where you work and offer a wide range of social, financial and health benefits (see https://www.minterellison.com/-/media/Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-Dec_2025.pdf)

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our high‑performing Sydney M&A team. In this role, you will work closely with the Office Managing Partner as well as a broader group of fee earners, where your strong organisational skills and proactive approach will be highly valued and make a meaningful impact.

We are open to considering part-time arrangements and job share opportunities for the right candidate.  

You'll be the go-to person for coordination and support, ensuring seamless operations and exceptional client service. This role calls for a confident professional with strong judgment, discretion, and a collaborative mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end calendar coordination and travel arrangements
• Managing sensitive and confidential correspondence
• Planning and delivering events, including all logistical requirements
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Matter file administration, including opening/closing files and digital document management
• Preparing monthly bills, client reports, and processing invoices
• Corporate card (AMEX) expense reconciliation
• Day-to-day administrative support including printing and filing
• Ad hoc tasks and projects as they arise

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite
• Outstanding ability to organise workloads and prioritise effectively
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the confidence to communicate with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally
• Proven track record of supporting multiple senior leaders simultaneously
• Composure and resilience when working under pressure with competing deadlines
• Meticulous eye for detail and commitment to accuracy
• A positive, can-do attitude with the flexibility to adapt to changing needs

How to apply

We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

We prefer to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button. We encourage all applications, including if you do not meet all the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison.

If you are currently a MinterEllison employee, please apply through the internal careers page.

If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion, please contact Jess.Brown@minterellison.com.