• Support one of Sydney’s most respected tax lawyers in a true 1:1 EA role
• Work closely with the Co-Founder of an established professional services firm
• Take ownership of the role and make it your own | Sydney CBD

The Opportunity

An established boutique professional services firm is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Co-Founder, who leads its specialist tax law division.

This is a rare opportunity to work closely with a highly regarded tax lawyer, providing trusted executive support across a varied and demanding workload.

With a strong reputation in his field and a sophisticated client base, you’ll gain exposure to complex client matters while playing an integral role in the day-to-day running of the practice.

This is a genuine 1:1 EA position for someone who takes pride in their work, understands the standards of a legal environment and enjoys being one step ahead. You’ll be trusted to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgement and ensure everything is followed through to completion.

With an established business behind you and scope to shape how you work, this is an opportunity to take ownership, build a strong working relationship with a senior leader and truly make the role your own.

The Responsibilities

As Executive Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Legal administration: Preparing and maintaining legal files, coordinating documentation, managing client compliance requests and following up on outstanding paperwork.
• Document preparation: Drafting correspondence and preparing briefs, presentations, memos and other legal and business documentation.
• Stakeholder liaison: Building professional relationships with clients, colleagues and external stakeholders while handling confidential information with discretion.
• Diary and inbox management: Overseeing a busy schedule, coordinating meetings, prioritising correspondence and ensuring important matters are actioned.
• Travel coordination: Managing domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation and detailed itineraries.
• Client onboarding: Assisting with costs agreements, conflict checks, client documentation and onboarding across internal systems.
• Executive support: Anticipating requirements, managing competing priorities and ensuring day-to-day matters run seamlessly.
• Team collaboration: Working alongside the wider EA and administration team to support the smooth operation of the business.

The Expertise

We’re looking for a capable, organised and professional EA who understands the expectations of working within a legal practice.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Previous EA experience within a law firm is essential, ideally in a boutique, mid-tier or larger legal practice.
• 3–6 years’ experience providing executive support, preferably to a Partner, Principal or senior legal professional.
• Familiarity with legal documentation, client correspondence, matter files and compliance processes.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate, polished work.
• A proactive and accountable approach, with the confidence to follow up on outstanding matters and work independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound judgement and a high level of discretion.
• The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining consistently high standards.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and the confidence to pick up new systems quickly.

The Next Step

If this role aligns with your experience and career objectives, please apply via the link. Gioia Spano is managing the search and will respond to candidates progressing to the next stage.

About Assistant Sydney

Here at Assistant Sydney, our sole focus is to partner with organisations and executives to attract the very best office support talent. 
Our ambition is to be recognised as the most respected office support recruitment firm in Australia. We build personal relationships with the best Office Support talent across Australia, recruiting positions ranging from Reception through to Executive Assistants on a temporary and permanent basis.