*This role is open only to career legal support professionals and is not available to students.*
A boutique Sydney CBD firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary/ Paralegal to join a highly regarded Wills & Estates Team.
Led by respected Partners recognised in Doyles Guide NSW (September 2026), this growing team offers the prospect to work closely with senior practitioners, support quality client outcomes, and contribute to a collaborative, high‑performing environment.
The Opportunity
This role is primarily focused on Wills & Estates Litigation , with potential to assist on Estate Planning matters too.
You will support one to two fee earners and work closely with internal and external stakeholders, providing organised, proactive and professional administrative support.
Key Responsibilities
- Secretarial + administrative support across litigation matters
- Managing initial client enquiries and coordinating follow‑ups
- Liaising with clients, barristers’ clerks, courts and external solicitors
- Transcribing dictation accurately
- File management from opening through to archiving
- Calendar management, including court dates and deadline reminders
- Compiling exhibits and preparing briefs to counsel
- Formatting documents and precedents in line with firm style guidelines
- Preparing and lodging Court forms (including online filing)
- Monthly invoicing and debtor reminders
- Photocopying,
scanning and general document handling
Secretarial/Paralegal – Wills & Estates | Sydney CBD
Full‑time | Onsite | Boutique specialist practice
About You
You will bring professionalism, initiative and a warm, confident manner. The ideal candidate will have:
- Minimum 2 years’ legal secretarial/administrative experience (ideally some in Wills & Estates)
- Strong MS Office capability (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Excellent organisation and time management
- High attention to detail and pride in producing quality work
- A proactive, can‑do attitude and the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
- A team‑focused approach across the whole business
- Professional presentation and communication
- A great sense of humour — personality matters
Why Join This Team?
You’ll be part of a boutique, collegiate practice with a strong reputation in Wills & Estates and a friendly, professional working environment. The team values collaboration, quality work and genuine enjoyment in what they do.
- Full‑time, onsite role
- Sydney CBD office
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5pm
- Remuneration commensurate with experience
- Applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out on *** or **********@andersenpartnership.com
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📌 Secretarial/ Paralegal Support - Wills & Estates (Sydney)
🏢 Andersen Partnership
📍 Sydney
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