Senior Legal Secretary

4 days ago


Gosford, New South Wales, Australia Connected People Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Senior Legal Secretary – Family Law (Complex Litigation)

Attractive salary package commensurate with experience + flexibility

A rare opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Legal Secretary to join a highly regarded Family Law practice on the Central Coast. This position offers genuine involvement in complex financial family law matters and the opportunity to work directly with a respected Partner in a long-term, stable role.

The role

You will provide high-level legal and administrative support across a busy litigation practice, working on matters that regularly involve trusts, entities, disclosure management and high-net-worth property pools. Responsibilities include:

  • File and workflow management across complex financial matters
  • Drafting and preparation of affidavits, briefs, consent orders and subpoenas
  • Collating and managing disclosure, including preparing section 50 schedules
  • Court document preparation and coordination of hearing and mediation materials
  • Liaising with counsel, clients and external stakeholders
  • Managing the Partner's diary, email and deadlines
  • Accurate dictation and document production
  • eFiling through the Commonwealth Courts portal
  • General practice administration and high-level legal support

About you

To be successful, you will have:

  • 5+ years' experience as a Legal Secretary in Family Law
  • Strong understanding of Family Court procedures and litigation processes
  • Exposure to financial or property complexity or readiness to step into higher-level Family Law matters
  • Excellent written communication and document formatting skills
  • Professional client service approach with emotional maturity
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • A proactive mindset and ability to work with autonomy
  • Experience using LEAP desirable

Why this role?

  • Interesting, challenging work – not a basic support role
  • Exposure to high-value litigation and complex financial matters
  • Work closely with a respected and collaborative Partner
  • Supportive, professional environment
  • Long-term career security and stable workload
  • Attractive salary package commensurate with experience

Apply

This opportunity is being managed on a confidential basis.

For a private discussion or to request further information, please apply now or contact:

Elyse Connor

Connected People – Legal Support Recruitment




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