Job Description

We are currently inviting experienced Legal Secretaries to join our talent network for upcoming temporary and contract opportunities across a range of respected law firms in Sydney.

You will support partners and legal teams by managing diaries, preparing documents, liaising with clients, and providing general administrative support. Opportunities may arise across diverse practice areas, including Litigation, Property, Corporate, Insurance, and Family Law.

Key responsibilities

- Manage diaries and schedule meetings
- Prepare, format, and amend legal documents and correspondence
- Draft court documents in compliance with relevant rules and deadlines
- Conduct document formatting, proofreading, and version control
- Manage electronic and hard copy document filing
- Assist with onboarding recent clients, including file openings and conflict checks
- Support the drafting of bills and processing of invoices
- Monitor outstanding fees and process expenses

Skills & experience

- Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant within a law firm
- Strong document formatting skills, particularly in Word and legal templates
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines
- Professional communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong client service focus
- Familiarity with practice management and document management systems

What’s in it for you

- Opportunity to work with respected law firms
- Gain exposure to various practice areas
- Develop your skills in a supportive environment
- Build a professional network in the legal industry
- Potential for future career advancement

About The Role

- Managing attorney calendars, scheduling meetings, appointments, and court hearings.
- Drafting legal documents and reports accurately with attention to detail.
- Organising and maintaining client files and case documents effectively.
- Conducting legal research and compiling relevant information for cases.
- Coordinating communication between attorneys, clients, and external parties.
- Prioritising urgent matters in incoming calls and correspondence.
- Maintaining confidentiality and upholding ethical standards.




- Managing billing processes for the team and clients with specific requirements.
- Coordinating Partners' appointments, meeting preparations, and travel arrangements.
- Providing administrative support to legal professionals, including liaising with clients, court personnel, and external stakeholders.

Skills & Experience

- Minimum 2 years of experience as a legal secretary or similar role
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and legal software
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Attention to detail and confidentiality
- Competitive salary package ($90,000 - $105,000 depending on experience)
- Quick Career progression to Senior Legal Secretary
- Exposure to a wide network of legal professionals and potential clients, fostering valuable professional connections.
- Good level of flexibility - implemented a work-from-home policy whereby staff have the option of 3 days from home.
- Monthly external training plus regular office sessions & catch‑ups
- Social environment and numerous staff events Weekly lunch group exercise classes and social events.

Job Details

Legal Secretary

Sydney CBD

Full-time - Hybrid

$90,000 - $110,000 package (inclusive of super)

General Information

We are looking for a diligent and professional individual with a positive attitude. You will have excellent attention to detail and the ability to work autonomously whilst also collaborating in a team environment.

- 1+ years of experience as a legal secretary/assistant or a similar role.
- Organised and able to maintain high quality work with strong attention to detail.
- Sound typing and document drafting skills.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to prioritise and multi‑task with accuracy during busy times.
- Highly motivated and self‑driven.

Firm Overview

LHD Lawyers are a national leading law firm specialising in personal injury claims and matters that affect every day Australians.



We are passionate about driving consistency and operational efficiencies throughout the firm to support our team to provide a leading client service experience. With every action and process we are conscious of our client’s experience and are always addressing opportunities for improving client services and experience.

We pride ourselves on ensuring a positive and successful partnership for both clients and employees and we focus on developing our employees. We nurture and develop our people to help them realise their full potential and aim to craft an employee experience that is unique and meaningful to each employee. Established for 30 years, LHD Lawyers has offices across Australia and continues to grow rapidly.

What We Offer

- Progressive and evolving team environment
- An opportunity to work for an industry leader
- Be part of a growing and energetic team that offer long term career opportunities

Key Competencies

- Highly organised and able to maintain high quality work with a strong attention to detail.
- Sound typing and document drafting skills.
- Word processing and data entry skills.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office suite.
- Diary management and ability to work to deadlines.
- Ability to work autonomously while also collaborating in a team environment.
- Ability to prioritise and multi‑task with accuracy during busy times.
- Highly motivated and effective communication skills including excellent phone etiquette.

Qualifications

- Experience as a legal secretary/assistant or a similar role.
- Excellent foundation of administration/clerical skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of personal injury matters and procedures (desirable).

Benefits & Perks

- Progressive paid parental leave policy including superannuation contributions on paid parental leave
- Access to our firmwide, personalised Salary Continuance Insurance Policy
- Reward and recognition program, including tenure awards, annual staff awards, and promotion ceremonies
- Further education support and professional development program, including a formal mentoring program
- Health and wellbeing initiatives, birthday leave for full-time employees, firm social club, and regular team functions

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