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Legal Assistant – Workplace Law & Culture

Sydney CBD, New South Wales 2000, Australia • Full-time

Description

About the role

We are looking for a bright, enthusiastic and experienced Legal Assistant to join our busy and dynamic Workplace Law & Culture team.  

While this role is based in our Sydney CBD office, at Bartier Perry we all have the opportunity to work flexibly and remotely. Bartier Perry offers structured career progression for those who want it, within a warm, friendly and supportive environment. 

About the team 

The Workplace Law & Culture team, services a broad mix of employer clients including large private sector, local state and Commonwealth government departments. 

You will work alongside leading Employment Lawyers specialising in employment; workplace relations; discrimination and work safety law, who enjoy helping workplaces, people and business prosper.  

The role offers the opportunity to work in a friendly, fun team with a genuine commitment to flexibility.

About you

Our ideal candidate possesses:

  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant role
  • Demonstrated experience in an employment and industrial relations practice
  • A pro-active ability to maintain high quality work with exceptional attention to detail;
  • Strong client-facing and communication skills;
  • Good technical and organisational skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Flexibility, adaptability and positive approach.

About Bartier Perry

Recognised as a 2024 Employer of Choice, Bartier Perry is a firm where our culture shapes everything we do. We pride ourselves on being approachable and high-performing while actively promoting a healthy work-life balance. We engage respectfully with one another, our clients, and the wider community.

We share a united commitment to excellence, and our supportive, inclusive culture empowers everyone to reach their full potential and thrive in their careers and beyond.

As a progressive law firm, we are dedicated to nurturing your unique talents and providing opportunities at every stage of your career. Our professional training and development programs are designed to support growth, high performance, and career progression.

We have a clear strategy and purpose that guides us.

From accessible partners who actively mentor and provide guidance to secondment opportunities with industry-leading clients, we create pathways for our people to flourish professionally and personally.

Culture & Benefits

Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance

  • Incentive bonus program inclusive of all staff
  • Regular social and team-building activities
  • Generous 20 weeks paid parental leave for all eligible caregivers
  • In-house learning and development opportunities
  • Reward and recognition programs
  • Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives
  • Learn more about working at Bartier Perry.

How to Apply:

Please upload your CV. Alternatively, you can email your application documents directly to our People and Culture team at careers@bartier.com.au. All applications will be treated with the highest confidentiality.

Please note: Only applicants with the legal right to work in Australia will be considered for this role.

We are currently inviting direct applications only and will not be engaging recruitment agencies for this role.

Bartier Perry is committed to being an inclusive, flexible, and welcoming workplace where diversity is valued and respected. We celebrate differences, including age, gender identity and expression, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation, religion, family and caring responsibilities, and more. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and are dedicated to creating a culturally safe and supportive environment.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please contact our People & Culture team. We encourage you to inform us at the time of application—we welcome hearing from you.

Role Type

Permanent • Full-time • Mid-level Senior

Company Overview

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. 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.