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