Are you a proactive and detail-oriented legal administrative professional looking to take the next step in your legal career? Due to continued growth, a highly respected and well-regarded local law firm in Newcastle is seeking two Legal Secretaries to join their dynamic team. Supporting a diverse mix of Contested Estates, Litigation, and Criminal law, you will play a key role in providing high-quality administrative and procedural support. You will join a friendly, professional, and genuinely supportive environment where your contributions are valued. What's on Offer: Flexibility:

Open to both full-time and part-time arrangements. Location:

Newcastle Robust Support:

Work alongside an experienced team Salary:

Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience. Legal Secretary Are you a proactive and detail-oriented legal administrative professional looking to take the next step in your legal career? Due to continued growth, a highly respected and well-regarded local law firm in Newcastle is seeking two Legal Secretaries to join their dynamic team. Supporting a diverse mix of Contested Estates, Litigation, and Criminal law, you will play a key role in providing high-quality administrative and procedural support. You will join a friendly, professional, and genuinely supportive environment where your contributions are valued. What's on Offer: Flexibility:

Open to both full-time and part-time arrangements. Location:

Newcastle Strong Support:

Work alongside an experienced team Salary:

Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience. Key Responsibilities: Client & Stakeholder Liaison:

Act as the professional first point of contact for clients; liaise confidently with court registry staff, judges' associates, counsel, process servers, and witnesses. Technical Documentation:

Prepare and amend Local and Supreme Court documents, letters, file notes,



pleadings, and briefs to Counsel under solicitor supervision. File & Practice Management:

Handle end-to-end file management using LEAP (opening, closing, archiving), transcribing dictation, and managing busy solicitor diaries. Financial & Admin Support:

Assist with client invoicing, processing payments, following up overdue accounts, and providing occasional reception overflow relief. Skills & Experience Required: Industry Experience:

Proven experience as a Legal Secretary, or strong administrative experience within professional services with highly transferable skills. Technical Proficiency:

Strong hands-on experience using Microsoft Office Suite. Prior experience with LEAP legal software is highly regarded. Legal Knowledge:

A solid understanding of court procedures (Local and Supreme Courts) and safe custody preparation is advantageous. Core Attributes:

An eagle eye for detail, exceptional time management, complete discretion with confidential information, and the ability to work at pace. Qualifications:

Higher School Certificate (HSC) required; a Certificate III or IV in Business Administration (Legal) is desirable. Work Rights:

Must have full, unrestricted working rights in Australia. How to Apply: If you are looking for your next challenge and want to join a professional, friendly, and supportive firm, we would love to hear from you Please click

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📌 Legal Secretary | LEAP (Newcastle)
🏢 Randstad
📍 Newcastle