An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Legal Secretary to join our growing Medical Negligence team in Melbourne.

Working within a well established defendant insurance practice, you will provide high quality administrative and organisational support to a team of legal professionals across a busy and varied file portfolio. This is a pivotal role where you will work closely with lawyers at all levels, assisting to ensure matters progress efficiently while delivering exceptional service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Some of your duties will include:

Collating and editing documents, including 'splitting' electronic files

File management, including opening new files and closing/archiving concluded matters

Drafting correspondence and documents, briefs to Counsel and briefs to medical experts

Filing documents with the Courts

Telephone calls to clients, Courts, other law firms and third parties

Monthly billing, including invoicing and preparation of bills. Previous experience with Aderant/Expert Billing will be highly regarded

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected team that works on complex and interesting medical negligence matters whilst being supported by a positive and collaborative culture.

About you

We are seeking a proactive and organised Legal Secretary who enjoys working in a quick paced environment and takes pride in delivering high quality support.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

At least 2–3 years' experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant

Previous experience within a defendant insurance or litigation practice, ideally medical negligence or public liability

Strong document production and file management skills

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

A high level of attention to detail and accuracy





Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a client focused approach

The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team

A proactive attitude, sound judgement and willingness to take initiative

Experience using Aderant Expert, Expert Billing or similar legal practice management systems will be highly regarded.

This role would suit someone who thrives in a team environment, enjoys building strong working relationships and is looking to further develop their career within a leading national law firm.

About us

We’re passionate about what we do and want you to be too. We’re one of Australia’s leading law firms, recognised nationally for our legal expertise across insurance, commercial, workplace and government matters. Our teams work with major insurers, corporates, government agencies, SMEs and not for profit organisations across Australia. With more than 800 people across Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth and Sydney, we combined high quality work with collaborative and supportive culture. We’re also proud to be recognised by Chambers Asia-Pacific, Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Best Lawyers and Doyle’s Guide and to have one of the highest percentages of female partners among Australia’s top 50 law firms.

Culture & benefits of working with us

As a national firm with the scale and reputation to attract great clients and high-quality work, every day is different. To support you, we offer a wide range of benefits, including:





Flexible working arrangements to help you balance your work and personal commitments

Health and wellness initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, onsite Mental Health First Aiders, discounts on health insurance, and corporate discounts at 400+ leading fitness and wellbeing brands

Financial benefitsincluding discounted conveyancing services, financial planning assistance, and our generous employee referral program

Paid parental leave and accreditation as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace

Continuous learning and development programs to ensure you are always being challenged, engaged, and encouraged to grow and further your career

Connection and community including office-based social events, sporting events, paid blood donation leave, and a long-standing commitment to pro bono work and community contribution

Diversity and Inclusion Policy and Employee Reference Groups (LGBTQIA+, Gender, Parents & Caregivers, Mature Workers, and Health & Wellbeing, and Reconciliation Action Plan Working Groups) ensuring that we continue to live our values and encouraging our people to be their authentic selves at work each day

Dress for your Work Day Policy because we trust our people to make choices which appropriately represent our firm

We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position, including First Nations people, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If you have questions about the recruitment process or require any adjustments to participate, please let us know in your application.

We do not require recruitment agency assistance with this vacancy. Any applications submitted by recruitment agencies without having been briefed will not be considered a valid introduction.

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📌 Legal Secretary (Melbourne)
🏢 Moray & Agnew Lawyers
📍 Melbourne