Job Description
Legal Secretary - Conveyancing & Property
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Legal Secretary | Property & Conveyancing (entry level or experienced)
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Swanwick Murray Roche Lawyers is seeking an organised and capable Legal Secretary to join our Property and Conveyancing team. Established in ****, Swanwick Murray Roche is a well-regarded regional law firm practising in property, commercial, business, succession, family and compensation law. We are looking for a dependable team member who will take pride in helping clients and solicitors progress important transactions efficiently and accurately.
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This role is open to both experienced property or conveyancing legal secretaries and entry-level applicants with strong administration skills, good judgment and the aptitude to develop a career in legal practice.
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This is not a remote role. The successful entry-level applicant will work from our Rockhampton office. For an experienced and proven candidate, we can offer some flexibility in hours and agreed work-from-home arrangements.
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The role
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You will manage and assist (depending upon the successful candidates level of experience) with a varied portfolio of property files, including residential conveyancing and body corporate matters. You will also support solicitors with transactional work in rural, industrial and commercial property matters.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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managing conveyancing files from opening through to settlement;
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preparing contracts, template letters and correspondence;
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ordering, reviewing and summarising searches;
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preparing settlement statements and settlement figures;
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preparing and lodging stamp duty documentation and assessments;
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using PEXA and electronic lodgement platforms;
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coordinating settlements and post-settlement steps;
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monitoring critical dates, conditions, finance approvals and key milestones;
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managing busy calendars and maintaining transparent, accurate file records; and
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providing dependable administrative support to solicitors and clients.
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About you
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The successful candidate should be positive, confident and practical, with a genuine interest in property law and a commitment to helping matters progress smoothly. You will ideally have:
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experience in a legal secretary, conveyancing or property administration role;
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experience with PEXA, electronic conveyancing, Titles Queensland processes or stamp duty documentation;
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experience using LEAP, which will be highly regarded;
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strong written and verbal communication skills;
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excellent organisation, record-keeping and time-critical diary management skills;
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careful attention to detail and the capacity to work calmly through competing deadlines;
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proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook and document management systems; and
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a professional, friendly and client-focused manner.
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Previous experience in a law firm is desirable but is not essential for an entry-level applicant with the right aptitude, work ethic and communication skills. Applicants undertaking a law degree will also be viewed favourably.
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Remuneration and advantages
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Salary will be commensurate with experience and capability however pay is considerably above award wages. Entry level candidates might expect between $55k to $65k per annum plus superannuation, experienced candidates might expect anywhere in the range of $65k to $100k per annum plus super. Pay is ultimately commensurate with experience and ability.
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We offer a supportive local team, meaningful responsibility and an prospect to develop a long-term career in property law. Training and advancement opportunities exist within the firm depending on desired goals.
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Applications close Wednesday, 23 September ****.
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All applications will be treated confidentially.

📌 Legal Secretary - Conveyancing & Property (Rockhampton)
🏢 Swanwick Murray Roche
📍 Rockhampton