Legal Secretary | Planning & Setting

Join a highly regarded boutique law firm where your contribution truly matters.

Our client is a respected specialist law firm with an outstanding reputation. With a collaborative team, loyal client base and beautiful Brisbane CBD offices overlooking the Brisbane River, this is an opportunity to join a firm that genuinely values its people.

About the Role

An opportunity has become available for an experienced Legal Secretary to support a close-knit team of lawyers in a busy Planning & Environment practice.

For someone looking to take the next step in their career, there is also the opportunity to grow into a Senior Legal Secretary / Office Manager position, taking ownership of the day-to-day operations of the Brisbane office while working closely with the Practice Manager.

Key Responsibilities

- Diary and travel management
- Preparing legal documents, correspondence and reports
- Client liaison and telephone enquiries
- Billing and accounts administration
- Court filing and preparation of briefs
- File management and general legal administration
- Office coordination and facilities management (senior opportunity)
- Assisting with onboarding, office events and operational projects

Who This Suits

You'll have:

- At least 2 years' experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant
- Strong Microsoft Office skills




- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- A proactive, positive attitude and willingness to be part of a collaborative team

Previous experience in office management or coordinating a legal team will be highly regarded for those interested in the senior opportunity.

Why You'll Love It Here

- Highly respected boutique law firm with an excellent reputation
- Genuine opportunity to step into a Senior Legal Secretary / Office Manager position
- Supportive, down-to-earth team culture
- Beautiful Brisbane CBD offices overlooking the Brisbane River
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Stable, long-term career opportunity with excellent work-life balance

This opportunity is full-time and not open to students. Previous law firm experience is essential.

Contact

I'm a former Legal Assistant with over 16 years' experience working in the legal profession before moving into legal recruitment. I understand legal support careers and am passionate about helping people find the right opportunity.

If this role isn't quite right, I'd still love to hear from you for a confidential discussion about the current legal support market.

Casey Hillan

[email protected]

0489 084 879

📌 Senior Legal Secretary (Queensland)
🏢 HarperLloyd Recruitment
📍 Queensland