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Legal support recruitment, built on genuine care.

Sydney-based specialists in legal support and business operations recruitment, placing exceptional people into law firms and in-house legal teams across Australia.

About Assiduous

A trusted name in Sydney for legal support recruitment.

We're a Sydney-headquartered agency specialising in legal support and business operations recruitment across Australia, partnering with boutique practices, national and top-tier firms, and in-house legal teams.

Founded by Claire Booth and backed by more than a decade of specialist legal recruitment experience, we exist to raise the bar through genuine care, lasting relationships and a commitment to doing things properly.

Claire Booth, Founder and Managing Director of Assiduous Staffing

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How we help

Whether you're hiring,
or looking for what's next

Two dedicated paths, one specialist approach to legal support recruitment.

For Candidates

Specialist guidance for legal support and business operations professionals ready for their next move, with honest advice, genuine care and access to the right opportunities.

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For Clients

A transparent, tailored recruitment process built around your firm's culture and requirements, with access to a vetted network of legal support talent, on and off market.

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Roles we recruit

Every legal support function, covered

From front-of-house to practice leadership,
we recruit the people behind the success.

Legal
Secretaries

The backbone of a well-run practice, from document production and diary management to client liaison and file management, matched to the right practice area and pace.

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Executive
Assistants

High-level partnership for executive leaders, combining discretion, sound judgement and the foresight to stay several steps ahead.

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Personal
Assistants

Trusted, detail-focused support for individual fee earners and leaders, balancing competing priorities and tight deadlines without ever dropping the ball.

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Reception &
Client Services

The first impression of your firm: confident, professional front-of-house talent who represent your brand and set the tone from the very first hello.

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Practice
Managers

Operational leaders who keep a practice group running smoothly, from resourcing and workflow to budgets, reporting and ongoing process improvement.

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Office
Managers

The people who make sure the day-to-day simply works, from vendor relationships and supplier management to culture, events and everything in between.

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Legal Operations
& Facilities

Specialists focused on the processes, systems and physical environment that keep a modern legal practice running efficiently, day in and day out.

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Billing
Coordinators

Precise, process-driven talent for matter billing, WIP management and revenue reporting, keeping cash flow and client billing relationships healthy.

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Licensed
Conveyancers

Property law specialists who manage the settlement process from contract to completion, combining precision with clear communication under real deadlines.

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In Their Words

Hear from who matters most

Genuine relationships require honest feedback. We are always looking to improve our standard of service, which is why we partner with SEEK Recruiter Reviews. This ensures all candidate and client reviews are independently verified and reflect the true reality of working with us.

Commitment
Loyalty
Understanding
Respect

Our Values

Our values shape how we work, how we communicate and how we show up for the people who trust us. They guide every interaction, every decision and every outcome we pursue.

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Better hires. Better moves.

Whether you're building your team or thinking about what comes next, we can help you make the right move.