Legal Personal Assistant / Secretary

Join our team as a Full-Time Legal Personal Assistant / Secretary

We are seeking a highly organised, motivated and detail-oriented Legal Personal Assistant / Secretary to provide high-quality administrative and personal support to our solicitors and exceptional service to our clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a professional, fast-paced environment and takes pride in being organised, reliable and proactive.

Previous legal administration or legal secretarial experience is advantageous, but we are also open to candidates with strong administrative experience and the right attitude, work ethic and attention to detail.

About the Role

Working closely with our solicitors and the wider team, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- This role will be full-time, law students are not preferred for the role.
- Providing professional, efficient and exceptional support to all staff and clients.
- Managing task lists for solicitors and proactively following up to ensure tasks are completed within required timeframes including managing calendars.
- Assisting with new client enquiries and booking initial consultations.
- Processing, organising and collating client documentation and other relevant material.
- Listening to, transcribing and editing solicitor dictations using BigHand, including correspondence, file notes, emails and other legal documentation, ensuring accuracy and a high standard of presentation.
- Arranging the filing and service of court documents.
- Preparing briefs, disclosure material and other minor legal documentation.
- Providing general legal administrative and secretarial support.
- Managing correspondence, emails, appointments and administrative matters, prior experience with Microsoft Outlook is desirable.
- Maintaining accurate and well-organised electronic and physical filing systems.
- Liaising professionally with clients, courts, barristers, experts and other external parties as required.




- Supporting the team with general administrative duties and contributing to the smooth operation of the practice.

About You We are looking for someone who is:

- Highly organised with excellent time management skills.
- Proactive and able to manage competing priorities.
- A self-motivated person with a strong work ethic.
- A reliable team player who is willing to learn and contribute.
- Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of tasks.
- Highly attentive to detail and committed to accuracy.
- Confident communicating with clients and colleagues.
- Able to work calmly and efficiently in a busy environment.
- A solid writer with excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation and vocabulary skills.
- Willing to embrace the culture, systems and processes of the firm.

Experience & Skills The following experience would be highly regarded, but is not essential:

- Experience working in a legal office or professional services environment.
- Experience using LEAP Practice Management System.
- Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Teams and BigHand.
- Previous experience as a personal assistant, legal secretary, receptionist or administrator.

We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate initiative, maturity, discretion, attention to detail and a genuine desire to provide outstanding support to both our solicitors and clients.

About Hunter Family Law

Hunter Family Law is a specialist family law firm committed to providing practical, compassionate and high-quality legal advice to our clients during what can often be a challenging time in their lives. We pride ourselves on our professional approach, strong client relationships and attention to detail. Our team works collaboratively to provide excellent service and achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients, while fostering a supportive, respectful and positive workplace culture.

To apply: Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you would be a good fit for the role to [email protected]

📌 Legal Personal Assistant / Secretary (Burleigh Heads)
🏢 Hunter Family Law
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