Are you a proactive and detail-oriented legal administrative professional looking to take the next step in your legal career?
Due to continued growth, a highly respected and well-regarded local law firm in Newcastle is seeking two Legal Secretaries to join their dynamic team.
Supporting a diverse mix of Contested Estates, Litigation, and Criminal law, you will play a key role in providing high-quality administrative and procedural support.You will join a friendly, professional, and genuinely supportive environment where your contributions are valued.What's on Offer:Flexibility: Open to both full-time and part-time arrangements.Location: NewcastleStrong Support: Work alongside an experienced teamSalary: Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience.Legal SecretaryAre you a proactive and detail-oriented legal administrative professional looking to take the next step in your legal career?
Due to continued growth, a highly respected and well-regarded local law firm in Newcastle is seeking two Legal Secretaries to join their dynamic team.
Supporting a diverse mix of Contested Estates, Litigation, and Criminal law, you will play a key role in providing high-quality administrative and procedural support.You will join a friendly, professional, and genuinely supportive environment where your contributions are valued.What's on Offer:Flexibility: Open to both full-time and part time arrangements.Location: NewcastleStrong Support: Work alongside an experienced teamSalary: Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience.Key Responsibilities:Client & Stakeholder Liaison:



Act as the professional first point of contact for clients; liaise confidently with court registry staff, judges' associates, counsel, process servers, and witnesses.Technical Documentation: Prepare and amend Local and Supreme Court documents, letters, file notes, pleadings, and briefs to Counsel under solicitor supervision.File & Practice Management: Handle end-to-end file management using LEAP (opening, closing, archiving), transcribing dictation, and managing busy solicitor diaries.Financial & Admin Support: Assist with client invoicing, processing payments, following up overdue accounts, and providing occasional reception overflow relief.Skills & Experience Required:Industry Experience: Proven experience as a Legal Secretary, or strong administrative experience within professional services with highly transferable skills.Technical Proficiency: Strong hands-on experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
Prior experience with LEAP legal software is highly regarded.Legal Knowledge: A solid understanding of court procedures (Local and Supreme Courts) and safe custody preparation is advantageous.Core Attributes: An eagle eye for detail, exceptional time management, complete discretion with confidential information, and the ability to work at pace.Qualifications: Higher School Certificate (HSC) required; a Certificate III or IV in Business Administration (Legal) is desirable.Work Rights: Must have full, unrestricted working rights in Australia.we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all.
We actively encourage applications from any background.
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📌 Legal Secretary (New South Wales)
🏢 Randstad
📍 New South Wales