Legal Assistants - Insolvency, D&IP; and Construction (back-end)
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Good people. Good work. Great opportunities.
McCullough Robertson is a commercially focused firm, working with high-calibre national and international clients. We work on big matters in small teams, approaching each day with dedication and professionalism.
We provide exceptional opportunities for our employees to perform, grow and succeed, through extensive training and career development. Our teams work together and support one another to achieve individual, team and firm-wide goals.
Backed by a national team of over 400 staff located in Brisbane, Sydney, and Canberra, McCullough Robertson is a big firm, without the attitude.
Due to a period of exceptional growth, we have three new Legal Assistant opportunities available across some of our most agile practice groups in Sydney.
The Teams
Insolvency
The restructuring and insolvency group at McCullough Robertson provides practical, expert legal advice across a broad range of sectors, particularly mining, property infrastructure and retail. We act for an array of stakeholders in distressed scenarios, including corporates, insolvency practitioners, creditors, government entities, shareholders and directors. We are renowned for developing tailored strategies designed to mitigate risk, enhance value, and align solutions with our client's commercial objectives.
Digital and IP
Our Digital and IP team is a recognised leader in Australia and on the global stage. With deep industry expertise across tech, start-ups, life sciences, telecommunications, and media, we support a diverse mix of private and government clients. From cutting-edge technology and IP matters to data protection, cybersecurity, competition, and complex commercial deals, we deliver smart, strategic solutions that drive innovation and protect what matters.
Construction and Infrastructure (Back-end)
McCullough Robertson's Construction and Infrastructure team is known for guiding clients through all stages of major projects across Australia. We advise top and mid-tier contractors on high-value disputes, regulatory investigations, arbitrations, and Security of Payment matters. With a strong presence in major New South Wales infrastructure projects, we also support key government bodies. Renowned for our practical, commercially driven advice, we regularly compete with top-tier firms on complex disputes and project advisory work.
The Roles
Working as a Legal Assistant, you will play an invaluable role in the smooth operations of your practice group.
Whilst each day will be diverse, your key duties will include:
- Providing general administrative secretarial support to a team of authors;
- Diary management including coordination of room bookings and catering requirements;
- Management of file openings and closures including set up of cost agreements;
- Management and coordination of monthly client billing and reporting requirements;
- Expense and credit card reconciliation;
- Brief preparation, court document drafting, amendment and management;
- Preparing lists of documents and other quasi paralegal duties;
- Coordination of travel arrangements;
- Keeping the team's client relationship management tool (Dynamics 365) up to date.
Experience
As our ideal candidate, you will have prior administration experience within the legal industry. You will also be highly motivated, with excellent organisational skills, and a genuine desire to provide exceptional support to your authors.
Furthermore, you will demonstrate the following attributes:
- A proactive mindset with the ability to take initiative;
- Strong communication skills, enabling you to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders;
- Exceptional time management skills to prioritise tasks and manage competing deadlines efficiently;
- Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in all work;
- A collaborative approach, fostering strong relationships with team members and other legal assistants across the firm;
- Strong technical proficiency and a solid grasp of relevant software applications; and
- A genuine dedication to delivering outstanding support to your team of authors.
Benefits
At McCullough Robertson, we encourage a balanced work environment. Our teams enjoy having the opportunity to work in a supportive environment while having fun and achieving results.
We offer the following benefits for our employees:
- Dedicated diversity committee with an innovative program focusing on all areas of diversity and inclusion;
- Attractive further education program and supportive learning and development opportunities throughout your whole career;
- Mentoring and sponsorship opportunities as well as coaching and leadership support;
- Holistic Health and Wellbeing program including subsidised gym membership and active social and sporting committees; and
- End-of-trip facilities.
Inclusion and Diversity
We are a leader in diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating an environment where our employees want to come to work.
Our commitment is to create an accessible and informed workplace, where we can collectively make a difference for everyone, including people with disability, to gain equal opportunities and grow their career at McR. This is our commitment to diversity and inclusion and how we bring to life our McR values.
An award-winning law firm, we have received the prestigious Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation for the tenth consecutive year and have recently been awarded by Lawyers Weekly – Diversity Law Firm of the Year.
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply for Job" button and submit your application online. Alternatively, please contact Sophie Sims on for a confidential discussion.
We're an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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