We are a leading criminal law firm in Newcastle seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join our team. This role suits someone who thrives in a busy environment, takes pride in high‑quality work, has excellent attention to detail and enjoys being a trusted support to practitioners.

Key responsibilities

Preparing legal documents and correspondence

Managing diaries, court dates and client communication

Maintaining accurate files and matter administration

Supporting solicitors across a diverse criminal law caseload

About you

Proven experience in a Legal Secretary role

Preferred experience in dealing with criminal law content, including charge material, briefs of evidence, and court documents

Preferred experience with LEAP or at least similar practice management software

Preferred experience with or communicating with the New South Wales criminal justice system or similar

Preferred experience in drafting subpoenas,



release applications, and other Court‑related document preparation

Preferred experience handling trust money or trust accounting, including receipting money, invoicing clients and calculating trust accounts

Skilled, confident and calm communication with clients, counsel and external agencies

High level interpersonal skills and experience dealing with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Excellent document preparation, file management and court‑related administration

Ability to manage competing deadlines with accuracy and discretion

A respected, professional, supportive team culture

Exposure to meaningful, high‑impact criminal law matters

Long‑term career stability with a leading Newcastle firm

📌 LEGAL SECRETARY (Newcastle)
🏢 Hamilton Janke Lawyers
📍 Newcastle