Job Description

Are you an experienced Senior Legal Assistant looking for a long-term career prospect with a well-established Newcastle law firm? n

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 a salary up to $90,000 inclusive of super depending on years of experience , plus one 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 n

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Salary Up to $90,000 inclusive of super, depending on years of experience
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Permanent, long-term career opportunity in Newcastle
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Supportive, professional and close-knit team workplace
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Senior role with autonomy and ownership of your workload
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Work closely with experienced lawyers and senior fee earners
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Varied legal support responsibilities with plenty of opportunity to utilise your experience
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Your Role nn
Provide high-level support to senior lawyers and fee earners
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Manage complex diaries, appointments, meetings and key deadlines
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Prepare, format and amend correspondence, legal documents and briefs
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Manage files from opening through to archiving and ensure matters are kept up to date




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