- Convenient Newcastle suburb with parking
- Support two highly regarded, approachable practitioners
- Varied work across Litigation & Estate Planning

An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant to join a Newcastle law firm supporting a Director and Senior Associate across Litigation and Estate Planning.

Both are highly experienced practitioners who are approachable and genuinely value the support they receive from their team. With a mix of Litigation and Estate Planning work, the role offers plenty of variety and the opportunity to build a close working relationship with two practitioners who are great to work with.

Responsibilities includes:

- Preparing and amending correspondence, pleadings, evidence, briefs and other legal documents
- Preparing Local and Supreme Court documents
- Compiling briefs to Counsel
- Managing diaries, appointments, conferences and court dates




- Responding to client enquiries and assisting with recent matter enquiries where required
- Opening, maintaining and closing matters in LEAP
- Managing document production, filing and archiving
- Assisting with client invoicing and following up outstanding payments

About you

Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant within Litigation or Wills & Estates would be highly regarded, but isn't essential. We're equally interested in hearing from experienced legal support professionals from other areas of law.

What's on offer

- Work closely with two approachable senior practitioners
- Varied work across Litigation and Estate Planning
- Newly refurbished, modern office
- Convenient Newcastle location with parking available
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Regular social events

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