Legal Secretary

11 hours ago


Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Burke & Mead Lawyers Pty Limited Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Legal Secretary – Burke Mead Lawyers (Newcastle)

Full-time | In-office role | Personal Injury Law | Mid-January 2026 Start

Are you looking to grow your career in the legal profession?

Burke Mead Lawyers is a Newcastle law firm specialising in all areas of Personal Injury law, including workers' compensation, motor vehicle accidents, and public liability claims.

We are currently seeking a Legal Secretary to join our friendly and supportive team starting mid-January 2026. This is a great opportunity for someone who is organised, motivated, and eager to build a long-term career in the legal industry.

About the Role

You'll work closely with our lawyers and paralegals to provide administrative and secretarial support, including:


• Preparing and formatting correspondence and legal documents


• Managing incoming and outgoing mail and emails


• Answering client calls and scheduling appointments


• File management and document organisation (digital and physical)


• Assisting with billing and file closure tasks


• General administrative support to ensure smooth day-to-day operations

About You

We're looking for someone who is:


• Professional, reliable, and well-presented


• A strong communicator with excellent attention to detail


• Confident using Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new systems


• Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines


• Keen to learn and develop within a legal support role

Previous experience in a legal firm is essential.

Please note: this role is not suitable for law students or anyone currently studying law. We are seeking a long-term career legal secretary.

Why Join Burke Mead Lawyers?


• Full time role with a respected Personal Injury Firm


• Supportive and approachable leadership


• Supportive, collaborative workplace culture


• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development


• Modern office located in Newcastle's CBD

If you're ready to join a supportive and professional environment, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply:

Please submit your resume and a short cover letter telling us why you'd be a great fit for the role to


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