Legal Secretary

Kennedys Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Kennedys is seeking a legal secretary to join our friendly Sydney office on a full-time, permanent basis.

Role

This role delivers comprehensive, proactive legal secretarial support to the Kennedys Sydney office. Key responsibilities include managing litigation related administrative tasks for fee earners such as preparing documentation and claims, liaising with clients, courts and regulatory bodies, and overseeing client billing and business development activities.

Team

Kennedys has been operating in Australia since 2006 and currently employs around 250 people locally, with a global workforce of approximately 2,900. We handle both contentious and non-contentious matters across a broad range of industries, providing claim and coverage advice to insurers and insureds worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and prepare legal documents, court forms, and correspondence, including proofreading and formatting, under lawyer supervision.
• Liaise with courts, counsel, clients, and third parties; handle filing, e-filing, and registry duties in line with quality procedures.
• Oversee administrative tasks such as mailbox management, diary scheduling, travel arrangements, and client billing, including invoice and expense processing.
• Maintain accurate records in document management systems and assist with business development and client reporting data entry.
• Support team workflow by tracking delegated work, managing external appointments, and escalating matters that fall outside the scope of responsibility.
  
  

About You

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary
• Experience in litigation, client billing, and client services is essential
• Proficiency with Elite 3E and iManage is preferred, but not mandatory
• Skilled in managing correspondence and accurately transcribing dictation
• Well-organised and methodical approach to work
  
  

Benefits

• Join a close-knit team within a global law firm
• Enjoy a sociable office environment
• Benefit from a generous annual leave allowance
• Take advantage of our wellbeing day and dedicated volunteering hours
• Participate in our employee referral scheme
  
  

Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys.Seniority level

• Seniority levelEntry level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionLegal
• IndustriesLaw Practice, Legal Services, and Alternative Dispute Resolution

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