Senior Legal Secretary

1 day ago

City of Brisbane, Australia Empire Group Full time

Opportunity

Join a leading Australian law firm with a reputation for excellence, collaboration, and long-standing client relationships. Based in the Brisbane CBD, this full-time permanent role sits within a high‑performing Insurance team. You'll enjoy a supportive culture, genuine opportunities for learning and development, and a workplace that values initiative, teamwork, and professional growth.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary to provide high‑level support to a leading Partner and their busy Defendant Insurance practice. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of matters and day‑to‑day operations.

Key responsibilities

- Managing diaries, inboxes, and correspondence for senior fee earners

- Preparing and formatting court documents and legal correspondence

- Handling billing, time recording, expenses, and monthly reports

- Filing and serving court documents with accuracy and attention to deadlines

- Liaising with clients, counsel, and other stakeholders professionally

- Managing matter administration including file openings, maintenance, and archiving

About you

You're an experienced Legal Secretary with a strong background in defendant insurance who thrives in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment. You bring professionalism, initiative, and the confidence to support senior legal professionals.

To be successful

- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a legal support role (defendant insurance essential)

- Excellent organisational and time‑management skills

- Strong technical skills and experience using legal billing/document systems

- High level of accuracy and attention to detail

- Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team

- Professional, adaptable, and client‑focused approach

To apply

For a confidential discussion regarding this role or to explore other career opportunities, please contact: Tarnya Mangano | Partner

Ref No: 29229

Email: tarnya.mangano@empiregroup.com.au

Phone: 0410 668 577

Please send your CV in Microsoft Word format.

Tarnya Mangano, Partner - Support Recruiter at Empire Group. With 30 years of recruitment experience in the industry, she is passionate about helping her candidates reach their goals. If this opportunity isn’t what you are looking for, reach out and using her extensive network, Tarnya can connect you with your next opportunity.

At Empire Group, we value diversity and are committed to equitable recruitment. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and other under‑represented groups to apply. Our focus is on creating fair, accessible, and culturally safe recruitment processes that genuinely reflect and respect the communities we serve.

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