Kennedys is seeking a Legal Secretary to join our Melbourne office on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with legal secretarial experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced legal workplace and is looking for a long-term opportunity. Working closely with lawyers across the practice, you'll provide administrative and secretarial support across a broad range of matters. Role As a Legal Secretary, you will provide proactive support to lawyers across the Melbourne office. You'll assist with litigation-related administration, document preparation, client communication, billing activities and matter management, helping to ensure the smooth running of matters and delivery of excellent client service.

Key Responsibilities
• Prepare, format and proofread legal documents, court forms and correspondence.
• Liaise with courts, counsel, clients and external stakeholders, including managing filing and e-filing requirements.
• Manage diaries, travel arrangements, shared mailboxes and other administrative activities.
• Assist with client billing, invoice processing and expense management.
• Maintain accurate records within document management systems and support client reporting activities.
• Coordinate workflow,



monitor deadlines and assist with matter management. About You We're interested in hearing from candidates who have:
• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar legal support role.
• Experience supporting litigation matters, including client billing and client service responsibilities.
• Experience with Elite 3E and/or iManage (desirable but not essential).
• Strong document production and correspondence skills, including dictation experience.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to work. Benefits
• Join a close-knit team within a global law firm.
• Enjoy a friendly and sociable office environment.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Wellbeing Day and dedicated volunteering hours.
• Employee referral scheme.
• Annual performance bonus. Interested? Apply now to join Kennedys and build a rewarding long-term career with a global law firm. Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys.

📌 Legal Secretary (Melbourne)
🏢 Kennedys
📍 Melbourne