Legal Secretary

This role will see you working within the litigation team supporting very high performing partners across a range of complex matters. Varied role, involving high volume monthly billings. 

• Stunning new office environment in the heart of the CBD, 8:30am - 5pm 
• Subsidised health insurance + comprehensive health and wellbeing programme 
• Progression and grown within your role + social team with regular events

About the role:
You will be joining a respected and well-established law firm in the heart of the CBD. You will be joining a talented legal secretary team, whilst supporting their partners within the litigation team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident and organised professional to work alongside high-performing legal staff in a collaborative, supportive environment.

You’ll play a critical role in keeping things running smoothly, providing day-to-day legal and administrative support to a group of senior lawyers. No two days will be the same—you’ll be involved in everything from document preparation and file management to high volume billing (up to 110 invoices a month) and client liaison.

Key Responsibilities:

• Opening and closing files, preparing engagement letters, and handling compliance
• Creating, formatting, and amending legal documents, correspondence, presentations, and reports
• Managing billing processes, including preparing invoices and assisting with client reporting
• Drafting professional correspondence via email and letter, both from instruction and independently
• Providing administrative and PA-style support including diary management, travel arrangements, and meeting coordination
• Assisting with onboarding new staff
• Supporting internal and external client communications with professionalism and care

About you:

• Proven experience as a legal secretary, ideally in litigation or a similarly fast-paced legal area
• Fast and accurate typing skills 
• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Strong document formatting experience, including track changes, document comparison, and working with styles
• Familiarity with legal practice management systems and document management tools
• Excellent communication skills—written and verbal—with a strong eye for detail
• A proactive and flexible attitude, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• A collaborative team approach and client-focused mindset

Benefits:

• You will be joining a friendly, down-to-earth team who value teamwork, integrity, and quality
• Subsidised health insurance + comprehensive health and wellbeing programme 
• Progression and grown within your role + social team with regular events
• Work in a stunning, new CBD office which is a step away from fantastic cafes and shops. Amazing views! 
• Be part of a firm that genuinely supports career development and work-life balance
• Enjoy a varied role where your skills will be appreciated and your contribution will have real impact

If you are looking for a busy role in a down to earth environment please click “apply now”