Legal Secretary
4 days ago
We are looking for a Senior Legal Secretary (AO3) to work with our client in the State Government space
- $49.40 per hour + Super
- ASAP start
- Anticipated hours: 38 hours per week - Monday to Friday
- WorkCover Team
- Anticipated duration:12-Month Contract (potential for an extension)
- Brisbane CBD (100% on-site role)
Hudson is seeking two experienced Senior Legal Secretaries (AO3) to join a busy legal team on a 12-month contract, with potential for extension. These roles will be employed through Hudson on agency books and offer the opportunity to support a dedicated team of legal professionals in delivering high-quality services.
About the Role As a Senior Legal Secretary, you will play a vital role in providing high-level secretarial and administrative support within the WorkCover team. Working closely with the Executive Legal Secretary, you'll ensure the seamless operation of the practice by managing documentation, correspondence, and client service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- High-level and accurate word processing, typing, and document formatting (Word, PowerPoint, PDF).
- Preparation of briefs, routine correspondence, and complex legal documents.
- Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence.
- Diary, travel, and accommodation coordination.
- Information and database management (Excel, practice management systems, VisualFiles).
- Filing, records management, and document retrieval systems.
- Supporting billing, time recording, and financial commitments.
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, often on sensitive matters.
- Ensuring timely and professional completion of tasks.
- Providing collaborative support across the legal practice.
About You The ideal candidates will bring:
- Demonstrated secretarial and administrative experience, ideally within a legal environment.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills to work effectively in a fast-paced setting.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with stakeholders.
- A willingness to learn, adaptability, and resilience.
Important Information – Exposure to Sensitive Material This team's work may involve exposure to traumatic or distressing material relating to criminal behaviour, offending, or other sensitive issues. Comprehensive wellbeing and support frameworks are in place to mitigate the impact of vicarious trauma, but applicants should carefully consider their personal resilience and coping strategies in this type of environment.
Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to step into a long-term contract where you'll make a real contribution to a high-performing legal team. You'll be supported with strong wellbeing frameworks and work within a collaborative, professional environment.
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If you are an experienced legal secretary ready to take on your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity
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