Management | Human Resources

Closing date: 29/08/2026

About us

McCabes is an Australian Commercial, Government, and Insurance law firm with a reputation for providing high quality, timely legal services. Balanced with a strong internal emphasis on culture and values, we combine innovation with commercial savviness to deliver rewarding outcomes to all our clients.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced float legal secretary to join the team on a full-time basis. Based in our Sydney CBD office, this role provides the opportunity to work with and support a variety of practice groups in person across our Sydney offices and remotely to our national offices as required with key duties including:

- Daily reception cover
- Diary management
- File maintenance
- Preparing legal documents
- Billing and client reporting
- Opening and closing files
- General administrative duties

About you

To be successful in this role you will be an experienced legal secretary with exposure to a variety of different areas of law. In addition to this, you will ideally have:

- A minimum 2 years' legal secretary experience
- Previous experience in a float position (preferred but not essential)
- Previous experience supporting fee earners at all levels
- Experience using iManage and Aderant (preferred but not essential)
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks




- Excellent client service skills
- Ability to work independently and part of a team
- Ability to draft correspondence and documents; and
- Strong Microsoft Office skills.

What we offer

In return, we offer the opportunity to grow your career within a talented team, supported by a flexible, inclusive, and forward-thinking workplace. Our culture is built on our core values – integrity, excellence, and courage and we are committed to providing genuine opportunities for career development and progression.

How to apply

Please apply online with your CV and cover letter.

To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.

If you would like further information on the role, please email [email protected].

Accessibility and inclusion

We are committed to providing an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment experience. If you need any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].

Agency submissions

We are not accepting applications submitted by recruitment agencies for this position unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of our human resources team. Candidate profiles or resumes forwarded to principals, hiring managers, or other employees will not constitute an introduction to McCabes for this role or any future roles.

📌 Float Legal Secretary (Sydney)
🏢 McCabes Lawyers
📍 Sydney