Are you an experienced Senior Legal Assistant looking for a long-term career opportunity with a well-established Newcastle law firm?
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary to join a highly regarded Newcastle firm in a senior support capacity.
Offering a salary up to $90,000 inclusive of super depending on years of experience, plus one day working from home after probation, this is an ideal opportunity for someone looking for genuine stability and a long-term career move.Why You'll Love It HereSalary Up to $90,000 inclusive of super, depending on years of experiencePermanent, long-term career opportunity in NewcastleSupportive, professional and close-knit team environmentSenior role with autonomy and ownership of your workloadWork closely with experienced lawyers and senior fee earnersVaried legal support responsibilities with plenty of prospect to utilise your experienceYour RoleProvide high-level support to senior lawyers and fee earnersManage complex diaries, appointments, meetings and key deadlinesPrepare, format and amend correspondence, legal documents and briefsManage files from opening through to archiving and ensure matters are kept up to dateCoordinate document production, filing and matter administrationAssist with monthly billing,



time recording and account managementLiaise professionally with clients, Counsel, courts and external stakeholdersManage inboxes, correspondence and competing prioritiesProvide broader administrative and practice support to the team as requiredYou'll Be a Great Fit IfYou have 3+ years' experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary or Legal PAYou have previous experience working within a law firm environmentYou are confident supporting senior lawyers and working with a high level of autonomyYou have strong diary, document and file management experienceYou have experience with legal billing and monthly billing processesYou are comfortable using legal systems such as LEAP, iManage, Aderant, Elite 3E, Affinity or similarYou are organised, proactive and confident managing competing deadlinesYou have excellent communication skills and a professional, client-focused approachMost importantly, you are looking for a long-term career opportunity in NewcastleIf you're an experienced Legal Assistant looking for your next long-term move in Newcastle, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply below today or contact Rebecca on for a confidential discussion.
#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Legal Assistant — Hybrid Work, Autonomy & Growth (Newcastle)
🏢 MJD Recruitment Pty
📍 Newcastle