The Opportunity

We are seeking a talented and motivated Legal Secretary to join our growing national firm within our Insurance Litigation team in Maroochydore. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a dynamic and supportive environment and work alongside experienced legal professionals on a range of matters.

This role is best suited to someone seeking to build a long-term career in legal support and administration. It is not designed as a pathway into a law graduate or solicitor position and, as such, would not be suitable for candidates seeking short-term legal experience while studying. Full-time, in-office attendance is required.

The Role

Our ideal candidate will have previous legal secretarial experience. Accuracy, attention to detail and professionalism are critical, as you will play an important role in supporting the legal team and ensuring work is completed efficiently and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities Include

- Drafting various legal documents, including briefs, affidavits and general correspondence.
- Transcribing digital dictation
- Collating briefs of evidence
- Preparing and issuing client invoices.
- Drafting costs agreements.
- Coordinating diaries, meetings and appointments.
- Managing files, including saving emails and correspondence.
- Answering and making telephone calls.
- Liaising with a range of stakeholders, including clients, lawyers and barristers.
- Opening new matters and conducting conflict searches.
- Undertaking general administrative and secretarial duties as required.

This role works closely with both legal and administrative teams and offers the opportunity to develop a broad range of skills within a fast-paced professional services environment.

Role Requirements

- At least 2 years' experience in a legal secretarial role.

- High attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Digital Transcription experience
- Excellent communication skills.
- Confidence in building lasting relationships with colleagues and clients.




- Outstanding time management and a strong commitment to consistency
- A natural inclination for taking initiative.
- A self-starter but also thrives in a collaborative work environment.
- Familiarity with NetDocuments 3Ewould be considered advantageous, although not necessary.

Your new team The Insurance Litigation team in Maroochydore are an energetic team, working together to navigate complex legal cases. With guidance and support from your peers and Principals, you will thrive in this quick-paced environment and build great personal and professional relationships.

About Us

McInnes Wilson is a leading independent full-service firm with offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and Maroochydore. The firm has approximately 60 principals and over 400 staff nationally.

We pride ourselves on delivering high quality outcomes for our valued clients whilst being recognised as a positive, collegiate place to work. We believe in our people and trust them with our brand.

What We Offer

As a national corporate law firm, we offer exposure to premium clients, large scale, multi-party, complex litigated matters and transparent career pathways, together with a variety of benefits including: generous paid parental leave, paid salary continuance insurance, flexible working, study assistance, pro-bono opportunities, complementary massages, realistic billables targets for legal practitioners, a formal mentoring program, professional memberships, birthday leave, social club, EOFY functions and end of year celebrations.

All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals who represent the communities in which we live and work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us; we are committed to providing an equitable recruitment experience for all candidates.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact the business in relation to

📌 Legal Secretary | Insurance Litigation | Maroochydore (Kuluin)
🏢 McInnes Wilson
📍 Kuluin