Legal Secretary – Commercial Business & Property

Watkins Tapsell Solicitors | Kirrawee | Full Time

Join an established Sutherland Shire law firm where you’ll be valued as part of the team, work closely with experienced lawyers and enjoy a varied legal support role.

Watkins Tapsell is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join our Commercial Business and Property team at our Kirrawee office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and highly organised legal secretary who enjoys taking ownership of their work, supporting a busy team and providing a high standard of service to both lawyers and clients.

Why join Watkins Tapsell?

At Watkins Tapsell, we believe that having great people and a supportive team makes a genuine difference.

We are a well-established mid-sized law firm based in Kirrawee, with approximately 32 staff and solicitors across a broad range of practice areas including Commercial & Business Law, Commercial Property, Commercial Litigation, Family Law, Wills & Estates, Conveyancing, Employment Law, Debt Recovery & Insolvency and Land & Environment.

We are looking for someone who wants to become a valued member of our team and contribute to a professional, friendly and collaborative workplace.

About the role

Working primarily with our Commercial Business and Property lawyers, you will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to partners and solicitors.

Your responsibilities will include

- Diary and email management
- Preparing correspondence, file notes and client documentation
- Opening and closing files and preparing engagement documentation
- Managing and maintaining action lists
- Assisting with monthly fee estimates and billing preparation
- Conducting company, business, property and other searches
- Preparing standard forms and legal documents
- Maintaining electronic and physical files
- Data entry and time recording
- Assisting with precedents and document management
- Managing safe custody documents




- General administrative and secretarial support
- Providing assistance to other practice groups and members of our support team when required.

About you We are looking for someone who is professional, proactive, organised and genuinely enjoys being part of a team.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

- Previous experience working as a secretary or legal support professional in a law firm
- Strong Microsoft Word skills and working knowledge of Excel
- Excellent typing and document production skills
- Experience with legal practice management and document systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure
- A qualified and client-focused approach
- A high degree of discretion and confidentiality
- A willingness to take initiative and assist others when needed.

Experience with Open Practice and Lawdocs would be an advantage. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys helping others and wants to be part of a positive and supportive workplace.

What we offer

You’ll be joining an established firm with an experienced and approachable team, where your contribution is valued.

We offer

- A full-time role based in Kirrawee
- Interesting and varied commercial, business and property work
- The opportunity to work closely with experienced partners and solicitors
- A friendly and collaborative team environment
- Training and support where required
- A firm that values professionalism, teamwork, initiative and excellent client service
- Remuneration commensurate with your skills and experience.

Interested? If you are an experienced legal secretary looking for your next opportunity and would like to join a professional, friendly and supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your resume and a brief covering letter outlining your experience.

📌 Legal Secretary - Commercial Business and Property (Kirrawee)
🏢 Watkins Tapsell Solicitors
📍 Kirrawee