Are you an experienced Senior Legal Assistant looking for a long-term career opportunity with a well-established Newcastle law firm?
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary to join a highly regarded Newcastle firm in a senior support capacity.
Offering asalary up to $90,000 inclusive of super depending on years of experience, plusone day working from home after probation, this is an ideal opportunity for someone looking for genuine stability and a long-term career move.
Why You'll Love It Here
Salary Up to $90,000 inclusive of super, depending on years of experience
Permanent, long-term career opportunity in Newcastle
Supportive, professional and close-knit team environment
Senior role with autonomy and ownership of your workload
Work closely with experienced lawyers and senior fee earners
Varied legal support responsibilities with plenty of opportunity to utilise your experience
Your Role
Provide high-level support to senior lawyers and fee earners
Manage complex diaries, appointments, meetings and key deadlines
Prepare, format and amend correspondence, legal documents and briefs
Manage files from opening through to archiving and ensure matters are kept up to date




Coordinate document production, filing and matter administration
Assist with monthly billing, time recording and account management
Liaise professionally with clients, Counsel, courts and external stakeholders
Manage inboxes, correspondence and competing priorities
Provide broader administrative and practice support to the team as required
You'll Be a Excellent Fit If
You have3+ years' experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary or Legal PA
You have previous experience working within a law firm environment
You are confident supporting senior lawyers and working with a high level of autonomy
You have strong diary, document and file management experience
You have experience with legal billing and monthly billing processes
You are comfortable using legal systems such asLEAP, iManage, Aderant, Elite 3E, Affinity or similar
You are organised, proactive and confident managing competing deadlines
You have excellent communication skills and a professional, client-focused approach
Most importantly, you are looking for along-term career opportunity in Newcastle
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📌 Senior Legal Assistant (New South Wales)
🏢 MJD Recruitment Pty
📍 New South Wales