Corporate Legal Assistant

3 days ago

Canberra n Capital Territory, Australia Barratt Galvin Full time $80,000 - $110,000 per year

Join a supportive, high-performing legal team at a mid-sized national law firm.

Our client, a well-regarded national firm and trusted business advisory expert, is seeking an
experienced Legal Secretary
(3+ years) to join their dynamic Canberra office.

The Role:

This
full-time position
currently supports
one Partner plus a Senior Associate,
with an additional Partner joining in 2026. You'll work closely with another PA to ensure smooth operations and provide high-quality administrative support across the areas of Corporate, Litigation and International Arbitration.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Document formatting and file management
  • Email and calendar coordination
  • Billing and time-entry assistance
  • Business development administration support
  • Drafting routine correspondence for lawyer review
  • Finalising documents in firm brand and style before distribution

Why You'll Love It Here:

The team is described as
lovely, experienced, and culturally diverse
, with a reputation for being
collaborative and supportive
. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm where people enjoy working together — and where your contributions are valued.

What's on Offer:

  • Salary up to
    $110,000 package
    , commensurate with experience
  • Supportive team culture
  • Exposure to high-quality legal work across multiple practice areas
  • Career development and learning opportunities

If you're an experienced Legal Secretary looking for your next long-term opportunity in Canberra, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Now

If you meet the requirements, we would love to hear from you. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.

About Barratt Galvin

Barratt Galvin is a specialist legal recruitment agency based in Australia, with more than 20 years of combined experience placing professionals in law jobs in Australia, London, and the Middle East.

From our Sydney base, we connect lawyers, paralegals, legal secretaries, executive assistants, HR, business development and marketing professionals, and office support staff with mid-tier, top-tier, and international law firms.

Whether you are seeking your next legal job in Australia or planning an international move to London or the Middle East, our team provides trusted guidance, access to exclusive law firm opportunities, and market-leading salary insights.

Partner with Barratt Galvin for your local and international legal job search — we specialise in aligning legal careers with the right opportunities across the world's leading legal markets.

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