About the role

We have a great opportunity for a Legal Secretary to support our energetic legal team. The successful candidate will be employed on a full-time basis joining our support team.

Key responsibilities

- Managing reception, client inquiries, and client reporting.
- Drafting, editing, and dispatching legal correspondence, emails, and court documents.
- Coordinating court filings and arranging the service of documents.
- Managing complex calendars, appointments, and court dates.
- Overseeing document management across both physical and electronic filing systems.
- Opening, maintaining, and closing client files.
- Handling legal billing and accounting tasks, including receipting trust deposits, entering disbursements/sundry accounts, and submitting payment requisitions.
- Coordinating couriers and general office logistics.

About you

- Prior experience as a Legal Secretary (minimum 5 years preferred; criminal law experience highly regarded).
- Demonstrated experience with Microsoft 365 (advanced calendar and data management) and legal practice management software (Actionstep or similar preferred).
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Polished verbal and written communication skills.




- A strong work ethic, high degree of initiative, and a genuine commitment to supporting both clients and the broader legal team.

About us Porter Scudds is a dynamic and forward-thinking criminal law firm. We embrace new technologies and AI-Assisted Workflow. We provide a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment where your technical expertise in legal administration, workflow management, and advanced office software will directly impact our daily operations.

What We Offer

- Remuneration: Highly competitive salary package paying up to $100,000 base salary (commensurate with experience) plus superannuation and productivity bonuses.
- Culture & Community: A supportive, team-first culture with regular staff meetings, social drinks, and milestone celebrations.
- Professional Support: Direct access to an experienced team, a comprehensive Administrative Manual, and assistance from part-time law clerks, a junior secretary, and a bookkeeper.
- Growth & Learning: Dedicated training and development opportunities to elevate your skillset.
- Work-Life Balance: A focus on sustainable professional longevity alongside a fulfilling personal life.

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