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 varied 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 professional, 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

qualified, 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.

📌 Legal Secretary (Sydney)
🏢 Watkins Tapsell Solicitors
📍 Sydney