Are you an experienced Legal Assistant ready to hit the ground running in a dynamic, fast-paced legal environment? We are currently partnering with top-tier national and international law firms seeking skilled Legal Assistants for a range of temporary contracts (4 weeks to 6 months) across Sydney and Melbourne. What We're Looking For: We're seeking candidates with a minimum of 2 years' experience in legal support roles, ideally working up to Partner level. You will be confident, proactive, and adaptable, with strong skills across: Matter and document management Legal billing and expense coordination Diary and travel management Preparation of legal documents, reports, and presentations Assistance with practice and firm projects Key Requirements: Full-time availability Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:15 pm (on-site only) Full working rights in Australia (citizenship, permanent residency, or valid temporary visa covering the assignment duration) Ability to quickly integrate into new teams and workflows Proficiency with legal systems such as FileSite, Affinity, Aderant, Elite, and InTapp is highly regarded. A current police check is desirable but not essential Whether you're on a working holiday in Australia, in-between roles, biding time before an overseas move or adventure, or exploring contract opportunities to broaden your experience, these assignments offer a fantastic chance to work with respected legal practices and expand your network. Ready to take the next step?Submit your resume today to be considered for upcoming roles. Immediate starts are available for the right candidates.Due to the volume of interest, only successful applicants will be contacted directly. Barratt Galvin is an Australian-based legal recruitment business providing law firm resourcing solutions. Collectively, our consultants have over twenty years' experience placing legal professionals into law jobs locally and internationally. Based in Sydney, we assist legal professionals looking for legal jobs within Australia, as well as those relocating to or returning from London and the Middle East legal markets. Our core client base is made up of elite private practice legal teams within mid to top-tier and international law firms. The legal jobs we recruit for include Lawyers, Legal Secretaries, EA/PA, HR, Business Development & Marketing, and Office Support. As recruitment experts in Australia, London, and the Middle East, we can assist you with your international or local legal job search. Barratt Galvin is focused on providing you access to legal job opportunities that align with your career goals, at the best possible salary level within the market.