Senior Legal Secretary

About The Firm: Award-winning legal firm located in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.

Our client is dedicated to becoming the most advanced legal entity globally. They specialise in commercial law and offer innovative approaches to legal practice, constantly seeking new ways to provide top-tier advice and solutions to their clients.

About The Role: Providing administrative support for a small team across complex Wills & Estates matters; supporting partners and solicitors. Responsibilities include:

- Managing attorney calendars, scheduling meetings, appointments, and court hearings.
- Drafting legal documents and reports accurately with attention to detail.
- Organising and maintaining client files and case documents effectively.
- Conducting legal research and compiling relevant information for cases.
- Coordinating communication between attorneys, clients, and external parties.
- Prioritising urgent matters in incoming calls and correspondence.
- Maintaining confidentiality and upholding ethical standards.
- Managing billing processes for the team and clients with specific requirements.
- Coordinating partners’ appointments, meeting preparations, and travel arrangements.
- Liaising with clients, court personnel, and external stakeholders.

Skills & Experience:

- Minimum 2 years of experience as a legal secretary or similar role.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and legal software.




- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Attention to detail and confidentiality.
- Competitive salary package ($90,000 - $105,000 depending on experience).
- Quick career progression to Senior Legal Secretary.
- Exposure to a wide network of legal professionals and potential clients.
- Good level of flexibility – work-from-home policy: 3 days per week.
- Monthly external training plus regular office sessions & catch-ups.
- Social environment and numerous staff events / weekly lunch group exercise classes and social events.

Contract: Full time, Permanent. Hours: 35 hours per week. Location: Sydney – in-office presence at Haymarket required up to 3 days per week.

Benefits:

- Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience.
- Supportive team culture where individual contribution is valued and recognised.
- Long-term career development and progression actively supported.

Equality and inclusion: We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Māori, Pasifika, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability, and people who are diverse in gender and sexuality. Please note: We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role. Unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: Tuesday, November 10th, 2026 at 11:59 pm.

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📌 Legal Secretary - Disputes & Insolvency (Sydney, In-Office)
🏢 McInnes Wilson Lawyers
📍 Sydney