Job Description
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Convenient Newcastle suburb with parking
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Support two highly regarded, approachable practitioners
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Varied work across Litigation & Estate Planning
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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.
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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 prospect to build a close working relationship with two practitioners who are great to work with.
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Responsibilities includes:
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Preparing and amending correspondence, pleadings, evidence, briefs and other legal documents
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Preparing Local and Supreme Court documents
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Compiling briefs to Counsel
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Managing diaries, appointments, conferences and court dates
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Responding to client enquiries and assisting with new matter enquiries where required
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Opening, maintaining and closing matters in LEAP
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Managing document production, filing and archiving
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Assisting with client invoicing and following up outstanding payments
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About you
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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.
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What's on offer
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Work closely with two approachable senior practitioners
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Varied work across Litigation and Estate Planning
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Newly refurbished, modern office
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Convenient Newcastle location with parking available
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Competitive salary based on experience
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Supportive and collaborative team environment
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Regular social events
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📌 Legal Assistant (New South Wales)
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📍 New South Wales