Are you an experienced Legal Secretary or Legal PA looking for a role where you can become a valued, long-term part of a close-knit Newcastle firm?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established boutique law firm, providing high-level support across its busy criminal law and litigation practice.The firm is seeking someone with solid legal secretarial experience, ideally gained in litigation, criminal law or another court-based practice area, who can confidently support senior fee earners and manage legal files with a high degree of independence.The role can be offered on a full-time basis or four days per week, ideally Monday to Thursday.Why You'll Love It HereFull-time or four-day working week availableEstablished boutique firm with a genuinely supportive, down-to-earth cultureVaried and hands-on role across criminal law and litigationLong-term opportunity with genuine stability and future scopeWork closely with experienced senior lawyers and become an integral part of the teamYour RoleProvide high-level legal secretarial and administrative support to senior lawyersManage diaries, appointments, conference calls and court hearing datesPrepare and amend correspondence, pleadings, evidence, briefs and court documentsCompile briefs to Counsel and liaise with barristers,



court registries, judges' associates, process servers and other external stakeholdersOpen, maintain, archive and close matters through LEAPManage document production, filing, scanning, transcription and protected custody documentationTake client calls and enquiries, respond to queries and provide a professional first point of contactAssist with client invoicing, payments and follow-up of overdue accounts where requiredProvide occasional reception overflow supportYou'll Be a Great Fit IfYou have proven experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant or Legal PAYou have experience in litigation, criminal law, family law or another court-focused practice areaYou are confident preparing legal documents, managing court dates and supporting matters from start to finishYou can work independently, prioritise competing deadlines and anticipate the needs of senior lawyersYou are warm, professional and client-focused, with excellent communication skillsYou have strong attention to detail and a high level of discretionYou are comfortable using LEAP or can quickly learn current legal systemsYou are looking for a stable, long-term role in Newcastle
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📌 Legal Assistant (New South Wales)
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