Legal Secretary - Commercial Business and Property
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 wide-ranging 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.
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 skilled, 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 professional 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.
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📌 Legal Secretary - Commercial Business And Property (Sydney)
🏢 Watkins Tapsell Solicitors
📍 Sydney