Your New Role
Kingston Human Capital are currently supporting a Queensland Government organisation to appoint a Senior Legal Secretary (AO3 level) on a contract basis.
This role will see you provide high quality and timely legal secretarial and administrative support within the legal team, whilst assisting the Executive Legal Secretary to ensure that quality services are provided.
In this role, you will:
Undertake high level, accurate word-processing and typing
Format complex documents (MS Word, PowerPoint and PDF)
Prepare briefs and documents and attend to routine correspondence
Monitor and manage the flow of incoming and outgoing correspondence
Coordinate travel and accommodation
Manage information in Excel as well as practice management system, case management system (VisualFiles) databases
Manage diaries, organise meetings and conferences including preparing and distributing agendas, minutes and other material
Maintain filing, records bring-up and retrieval systems
Assist legal professionals to meet financial deadlines and/or commitments such as billing and time recording
Ensure compliance with procedures for payment of legal expenses and counsel fees
Support the Executive Legal Secretary to identify opportunities to adapt and change work processes
Assist with the induction of new staff within the legal team
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Previous experience providing high level administrative and secretarial support, ideally within a legal setting




Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High level attention to detail
Excellent time management
Able to work in a fast-paced workplace
Ability to successfully pass a Criminal History Check prior to commencement
Previous experience in a similar role within the QLD Government would be very highly regarded.
Benefits for You
Initial contract to 31 March ****, with potential extension
$***** - $***** per Hour + 12% Superannuation
***** hours per week, Monday to Friday
Office easily accessible via public transport, and onsite parking available
Weekly pay cycles through Kingston, with no payroll fees
Expert public sector consultants to support you throughout your assignment
Next Steps
Click APPLY NOW and upload your CV (MS Word preferred)
We actively encourage the use a Cover Letter to highlight your relevant skills and experience aligning to the role.
Confidential enquiries can be directed to:
Alana Hunter
Principal Consultant – Government & Public Sector
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Kingston Human Capital specialises in recruitment for the Queensland Government and Public Sector.
We encourage and welcome applications from people with disability, First Nations peoples, those from the LGBTIQA+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those in the veteran community and mature age people.
If this role isn't quite right for you, but you are seeking a similar opportunity, reach out for a confidential discussion about your career.

📌 Senior Legal Secretary (Ao3) (Brisbane)
🏢 Kingston Human Capital
📍 Brisbane