HarperLloyd Recruitment is a legal specialist recruitment firm working with private practice firms, and we are currently partnering with a well-established, mid-sized suburban firm based in Brisbane’s Bayside, to find an experienced Legal Secretary to join their team.

This full-time position is ideal for a legal secretary with experience in Wills & Estates and Family Law. You’ll work across a mix of estate planning, powers of attorney, deceased estate administration and family law matters, supporting a friendly and experienced team in a client-focused environment.

Why work at this firm?

This firm is renowned for:

• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• Easy-to-access suburban location, close to parking and amenities
• A strong reputation for practical, client-first legal service
• Long-term staff retention and opportunities for career development
• Stable leadership and a balanced workplace culture

The Role

This is a full-time Legal Secretary role supporting fee earners across Wills, Estates and Family Law. You’ll be an integral part of a close-knit team delivering meaningful legal support.

Your duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Preparation of legal documents and correspondence
• Draft and prepare Wills, Powers of Attorney, and probate documents with accuracy and attention to legal requirements
• Liaise with clients, beneficiaries, and executors
• Coordinate estate administration, including court filings, asset management, and correspondence
• Manage lawyers’ diaries, client meetings, and file maintenance
• Handle general administrative duties such as billing, trust entries, scanning, and archiving

About You

You will be someone with:

• At least 3 years’ experience in a Legal Secretary role
• Prior experience in Wills, Estates or Family Law highly regarded
• A professional and client-focused manner
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Confidence using legal software eg LEAP
• A proactive and team-oriented working style

Contact

HarperLloyd Recruitment is a dedicated legal recruitment firm specializing in private practice (from boutique to top-tier/international), government, and in-house placements.

With a background as a legal assistant, I have a deep understanding of the profession and a genuine passion for helping support staff take the next step in their careers.

If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for, don’t hesitate to get in touch—we can assist you in finding the perfect opportunity!

Caitlin Bath

📧 [email protected]

📞 0489 084 879