Senior Legal Secretary | Wills & Estates Litigation

An established boutique law firm in Sydney is seeking a highly capable Senior Legal Secretary to join its Wills & Estates Litigation team. This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced Solicitors on complex, challenging matters within a high-performing team that values quality, professionalism and strong support.

If you have a solid background in legal secretarial work and enjoy being the go-to person who keeps a busy practice running smoothly, this could be the perfect next step.

The opportunity

Working closely with up to two Solicitors, you will provide high-level secretarial and administrative support across a varied and complex Wills & Estates Litigation practice.

Your responsibilities will include

- Providing comprehensive legal secretarial support to up to two Solicitors.
- Managing diaries, appointments, court dates and deadlines.
- Preparing and formatting legal correspondence, court documents and other legal documentation.
- Managing electronic files, maintaining accurate records and ensuring matter progression.
- Liaising professionally with clients, counsel, courts and other external stakeholders.
- Assisting with the preparation of briefs, filing and other litigation-related processes.
- Proactively managing competing priorities and anticipating the needs of the team.




- Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of a busy and demanding legal practice.

About you

- At least 4 years of legal secretarial experience within a law firm.
- Previous litigation experience is essential, with Wills & Estates Litigation experience highly regarded.
- Strong document preparation, diary management and organisational skills.
- The ability to manage competing deadlines and work confidently in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
- Strong communication skills and the confidence to liaise with a range of stakeholders.
- A genuine commitment to a long-term career in legal support.

What's on offer?

- Salary package of $120,000 depending on experience.
- The opportunity to work on complex and interesting Wills & Estates Litigation matters.
- Direct support to experienced Solicitors within a high-performing team.
- A full-time, permanent opportunity in a skilled Sydney CBD environment.
- The chance to bring your expertise to a team that values capable, experienced legal support.
- A collaborative, social, and friendly office culture.

Please note this role is best suited to an established legal support professional rather than someone currently studying law or still developing their foundational secretarial experience.

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📌 Senior Legal Secretary | Wills (Sydney)
🏢 Engage Personnel
📍 Sydney