About Us

We have partnered with a well-established national provider of legal services specialising in providing advice to clients on matters relating to personal injury, worker's compensation, motor vehicle accidents, public liability, and medical negligence. They also manage large class actions and have a business model that operates on "no win, no fee" basis this has proven to have a high success rate in settling compensation claims.

Due to business growth, we are now looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join the team located in Melbourne. Ideally you have min 2-5 years' experience working as a Legal Secretary for a law firm specialising in compensation cases and understand how to support the legal team and their clients by using your proactive and organisation, skills. If this sounds like you , we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package based on experience
• Flexible work arrangements, including WFH options after probation
• Supportive team environment with ongoing training and development
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced legal professionals
• Modern, centrally located office close to public transport
• Strong focus on employee wellbeing and work-life balance

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Provide high-level administrative and secretarial support to solicitors
• Prepare and format legal documents, correspondence, and court forms
• Manage calendars, schedule appointments, and coordinate court dates
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client files and records
• Liaise professionally with clients, insurers, medical providers, and other stakeholders
• Experience using a Dictaphone, file management, and general office duties

To Be Successful, You Will Have:

• At least 2-3 year of experience as a Legal Secretary working in ideally personal injury legal firm, where you have been proactively managing client files and dealing with external stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, court processes, and document preparation
• Proficiency in legal practice management software such as LEAP, Affinity, or similar systems
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• High attention to detail and a proactive, solution-oriented approach
• Confident and professional communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients, solicitors, and stakeholders

Momentum is innovative, results-driven & customer focused. Our experienced consultants go out of their way to deliver effective recruitment solutions for both clients & candidates. Whether it be one off-hires, bulk recruitment, onsite workforce management or large vendor management models.

How to Apply

To be eligible to apply, you must have Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency, or unrestricted work rights. If this sounds like you, click "Apply Now".

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Sharannah Harris on (02) 926 78211

Momentum is extremely passionate about providing equal employment opportunity for all. We are committed to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.