Legal Secretary | Disputes and Insolvency | Sydney

Job Description

We are seeking a talented and motivated Legal Secretary to join our growing national firm within our highly respected Disputes and Insolvency team. This is an excellent prospect to become part of a dynamic and supportive environment and work alongside experienced legal professionals on a range of matters for some of our largest clients.

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.

Key responsibilities

- Drafting various legal documents, including briefs, affidavits and general correspondence.
- 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.

Required experience and skills

- At least 2 years’ experience in a legal secretarial, legal administrative or similar professional support role.
- High attention to detail and organisational 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 and 3E ActionStep would be considered advantageous, although not necessary.

Benefits

- Progressive paid parental leave policy including superannuation contributions on paid parental leave.
- Access to our firm‑wide, personalised Salary Continuance Insurance Policy.
- Reward and recognition programme, including tenure awards, annual staff awards, and promotion ceremonies.
- Further education support and professional development programme, including a formal mentoring programme.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives, birthday leave for full‑time employees, firm social club, and regular team functions.

Legal practice & team culture

Our range of employee benefits are designed to be inclusive of all employees and currently include:

- Progressive paid parental leave policy including superannuation contributions on paid parental leave.
- Access to our firm‑wide, personalised Salary Continuance Insurance Policy.
- Reward and recognition programme, including tenure awards, annual staff awards, and promotion ceremonies.
- Further education support and professional development programme, including a formal mentoring programme.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives, birthday leave for full‑time employees, firm social club, and regular team functions.

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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