Job Summary

Legal Secretary opportunities across Canberra for candidates with 2–3+ years' law firm experience. Multiple practice areas considered.

Your Next Legal Opportunity Could Be Closer Than You Think

If you're an experienced Legal Secretary considering a move in Canberra, we'd like to hear from you.

Edward Jacobs is currently working with a number of established law firms across Canberra, with opportunities available across different practice areas and levels of legal support.

We're open to candidates from any area of law — whether your background is in litigation, commercial, property, family, employment, corporate or another practice area.

Rather than trying to fit your experience into one specific vacancy, we'll take the time to understand what you're looking for and identify opportunities that genuinely align with your background and career goals.

Where Your Experience Can Take You

Depending on the opportunity, you could be responsible for:

Providing high-level secretarial and administrative support to lawyers

Preparing and formatting legal documents, correspondence and reports

Managing diaries, meetings, appointments and important deadlines

Coordinating client communications and enquiries

Maintaining accurate electronic and physical matter files

Assisting with billing, invoicing and time recording

Supporting lawyers with the day-to-day management of their matters

Liaising with clients and other external stakeholders

What We're Looking For

You don't need to come from a particular area of law. We're interested in Legal Secretaries who have:

2–3+ years' experience within a law firm

Experience supporting lawyers in any practice area

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organisation and attention to detail

The ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

A professional, proactive and client-focused approach

Why Have the Conversation?

Canberra has a diverse legal market, and the right opportunity isn't always advertised under a single job title or practice area.

By speaking with us confidentially, you'll have the opportunity to discuss:

The type of legal team you'd like to work with

Your preferred area of law

Career progression and development

Culture and working environment

Salary expectations and what you're looking for next

Not an Exact Match?

That's completely fine.

Even if you don't meet every requirement for the particular opportunity you're considering, we'd still encourage you to get in touch.

We regularly work with law firms across Canberra and may have other Legal Secretary opportunities that are better aligned with your experience, preferred practice area or career direction.

Apply Confidentially

If you're considering your next move, submit your CV for a confidential discussion with Vercyl Ranoa.

Vercyl Ranoa

••••@edwardjacobsrecruitment.com

All applications will be treated confidentially.

Edward Jacobs is a specialist recruitment agency connecting legal professionals with leading law firms and career opportunities across Australia.