The Organisation

Our client is a leading global law firm with decades of experience in advising clients on legal and commercial matters across a broad landscape of industry sectors. Operating across five continents and with operations in over 40 different countries - including a continually growing Australian business - the organisation offers a dynamic and fast-paced culture providing staff an environment to grow and thrive.

The Australian business employs over 450 staff working from premium office locations in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. Each of these locations offer staff comfortable and collaborative spaces, amazing cityscape views and modern, well-appointed amenities for people to feel inspired and engaged every day.

Due to a recent internal promotion, an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary to join this global powerhouse has become available. This role represents a great opportunity for a high performer to continue developing a career as a legal secretary whilst supporting the senior partner of the restructuring and insolvency team.

About the Role

You’ll play a key role in providing high-level administrative and legal secretarial support to the senior partner of the firm’s Restructure & Insolvency department. This will require a pro-active individual with exceptional planning skills and the confidence and capacity to work in a demanding role.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Providing professional support to a partner and fee earners across a range of legal matters

Managing client files from initiation to closure with precision and efficiency

Drafting, formatting and finalising correspondence, contracts and court documents

Coordinating meetings, calendars and occasional travel arrangements

Handling client communications, taking instructions and responding to enquiries

Assisting with billing processes and monthly invoicing

Opening new matters, archiving files and managing confidential firm information

Maintaining client data in CRM systems (e.g. InterAction)

About You

To suit the role and the organisation, you will be a go getter that thrives when working under the pressure of managing conflicting priorities and demanding schedules. It will be essential you demonstrate strong relationship building skills.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

Minimum 3 years of experience as a Legal Secretary, preferably in commercial litigation

Excellent organisational and file management skills

Confidence in working directly with clients and senior legal professionals

Initiative and accountability – someone who takes ownership of tasks and meets deadlines with ease

Strong problem-solving skills and a team-first attitude

Advanced Microsoft Office skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly

High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality work

What’s On Offer

The organisation offers exceptional corporate benefits to their staff, some of the highlights include:

Work in a friendly and high-performing team environment

Flexible working arrangements, including up to two days WFH

Genuine recognition and support for your contributions

26 weeks of paid parental leave for primary carers

Salary continuance insurance for added peace of mind

Opportunities to give back through global and local service initiatives

A vibrant social culture with regular team and firm-wide events

A wide range of wellbeing initiatives and employee benefits

How to Apply

If you’re a dedicated legal support professional looking for your next challenge within a progressive and supportive environment, we encourage you to apply now with your resume and a short cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.