Legal Secretary/pa

4 weeks ago


Pakenham, Australia Collar Group Full time

**Position Title**: Senior Legal Secretary/PA

**Location**: Pakenham

**Salary**: $80,000-100,000 plus super

**Short Summary**:
**About the role**:
You'll do a variety of tasks in Family Law and other areas, helping clients with their legal needs efficiently and professionally. Your main duties will be:

- As a Senior Legal Secretary/PA, you'll work closely with a Partner and support a team of 2-3 lawyers.
- General legal administration and file management, including document preparation, correspondence review, and task organization.
- Word processing and Dictaphone typing for legal documents and correspondence.
- Invoicing and **contributing to process improvements.**

**Key Requirements For Success**:

- Take initiative and learn eagerly.
- Organise tasks efficiently, multitask, and meet deadlines.
- Excel in MS Office, with fast and accurate typing.
- Maintain confidentiality with diplomacy and discretion.
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, fostering positive relationships.
- LEAP experience is beneficial, but not essential
- Previous experience as a Legal Assistant/Secretary in Family/Criminal Law preferred.
- An interest in Family Law coupled with a strong administrative background is essential.

**Perks and Rewards**:

- A company that genuinely cares about your career development
- Opportunity to learn from the Top Lawyers in the South-East of Melbourne
- Collaborative and friendly team environment

**About Our Client**:
With 50 years of expertise, this leading legal firm based in Pakenham has earned a reputation for excellence. Their team includes experienced partners, young lawyers, and dedicated support staff, all committed to delivering premium legal services across a range of areas.

At Collar® Group, we value diversity and inclusivity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other unique characteristic. Our commitment extends to fostering culturally safe workplaces that reflect the diversity of our communities.