As one of Logan's most reputable family law firms, Madsen Law provides expert legal advice and assistance to safeguard our clients' family, business and future.
We are a busy and growing practice and are pleased to announce, a unique opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join our team. If you're an accurate typist, experienced with dictation devices and family law office documents and protocols, this opportunity may be of interest to you.
About the role
As Legal Secretary there is a copious volume of typing from dictated recordings of various Family Law documents including such things as consent orders, affidavits, file notes, letters to clients and other Solicitors and Barristers, and financial agreements. As legal secretary you must have an excellent grasp of language, spelling and grammar and various family law document formats.
The Principal's expertise is primarily complex Family Law matters but also attends to complex wills, estate planning, contested wills, Trust Deeds and leases. Typing up these matters will be the primary focus of the successful candidate.
The Legal Secretary will be responsible for:
Typing, typing, typing and more typing from dictations in correct form so attention to detail is paramount.
Forwarding emails from our main email address to correct staff and save to electronic files keeping abreast of the files and urgent situations for solicitors attention.
Maintaining the physical files and electronic files, including court briefs of the Principal.
Keeping the Safe Custody register up to date, adding new documents and details.
Must have an excellent grasp of language, spelling and grammar and various family law document formats.




Submitting documents via the courts online portal and checking court dates to apply to calendar.
Managing the Principal's & Senior Solicitors Calendars, updating court and trial dates and appointments.
Reception duties as required including greeting clients, opening electronic and physical files, taking client instructions for the Solicitor and emailing invoices and receipts to clients.
Collating trial folders, barristers briefs both physical and electronic depended on requirements.
Accurate use of Leap Legal Software.
The ideal candidate possesses prior experience as a legal secretary or in a comparable role, demonstrating proficiency in swift and accurate typing, along with a keen ability to identify and rectify errors. Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail are imperative. Additionally, the preferred candidate exhibits a friendly and helpful demeanor.
Office-based and flexible hours, employment will firstly be on a casual basis with the potential of becoming a full time permanent position. The successful candidate will work with and be trained by the manager of the firm.
At Madsen Law, our culture is 'team' where we support each other, help our team succeed, and celebrate everyone's successes. A great camaraderie, we don't compete but learn from each other's strengths.
Perks and perks
Friendly supportive team with great work culture
Achievable work goals and non-billable hours
Easy-to-understand systems with curated precedents
Healthy work-life balance
Opportunity for personal and professional growth in Family Law, plus Estate Law and Commercial Law if desired.
Convenient, safe, and free off-street parking.
Easy access to shops
Wage commensurate with experience and productivity. Regular reviews.
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📌 Legal Secretary (Brisbane)
🏢 Madsen Law
📍 Brisbane