Relief Legal Secretary Thomson Geer Adelaide, SA, AU
We are currently seeking enthusiastic and organised full-time Legal Assistants / Secretaries to join our Adelaide team.
Thomsons is a leading national law firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Canberra.
The firm has approximately 900 partners and staff nationally, and offers a dynamic, friendly and professional work environment.
We are passionate about constantly providing value to our clients - their success is our priority.
This focus on client value is a key reason for our success.
At Thomsons, we are looking for candidates who are client focused, commercially minded, and who work well in a team environment.
This role provides dedicated administrative and secretarial support to our Partners and lawyers, playing an integral role in the day-to-day operation of our legal practice.
Whether supporting a single practice group or working across multiple teams, you'll enjoy a varied workload within a team-oriented and supportive environment.
About the role
As a Legal Assistant / Secretary, your responsibilities may include:
Preparing, editing and formatting legal documents and correspondence
Diary and email management
Managing files and document records
Billing, time entry and general administrative support
Liaising with clients and internal stakeholders
Coordinating meetings and travel arrangements
Assisting with the preparation of court documents and other legal documentation
Providing high-quality administrative support to Partners and lawyers
For our Relief team, providing support across a variety of commercial practice areas, including reception relief, meeting room coordination, event support and other administrative assistance as required
About you
We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.




While previous legal assistant or legal secretary experience is highly regarded, it is not essential.
We welcome applications from candidates with strong administrative experience gained in professional services, corporate environments or similar industries.
The successful candidate will have:
Previous experience in a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, Personal Assistant (PA), Executive Assistant (EA), Administration Officer, Team Assistant, Office Coordinator or similar administrative role
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and PowerPoint, with working knowledge of Excel
Experience using document management, billing or practice management systems (or the ability to quickly learn new systems)
A positive attitude, strong initiative and a commitment to delivering exceptional support to colleagues and clients
Life at Thomsons
As a leading national firm, we offer an opportunity to work with a strong and established client base, genuine growth trajectories, and a variety of perks including: interesting and challenging pro bono opportunities, flexible working, generous parental leave, flu vaccinations and skin checks annually, study assistance, sophisticated employee assistance program, corporate discounts, variety of social activities including EOFY and end of year functions, sporting teams and much more.
We have a collaborative approach to all we do, based fundamentally on openness, transparency, respect and accountability, so that our team is taken care and we get the best outcomes for our clients.
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📌 Relief Legal Secretary (Adelaide)
🏢 Thomson Geer
📍 Adelaide