Legal Secretary

1 day ago

Canberra n Capital Territory, Australia empire group Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

Legal Secretary
Our client is a leading Australian Corporate Law Firm with offices nationally. Offering a dynamic, professional, and friendly work environment. This firm supports its people to develop and be the best version of themselves.

The Role
Our client is currently seeking a dynamic and highly organised Legal Secretary to join their Canberra team. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a range of commercial practice areas, providing essential support to a team of experienced legal professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Liaising with clients and staff
  • Diary management and travel bookings
  • Preparing legal documents and correspondence (emails, memos, letters)
  • Monthly billing and trust account documentation
  • Managing electronic documentation and filing systems
  • Supporting general office administration

About You:
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a sharp eye for detail, and demonstrates excellent communication and organisational skills.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • 2+ years' experience in a similar role
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills
  • Experience with document management and billing/time recording systems (e.g., FileSite, Expert, or similar)
  • The ability to manage workflows for multiple fee earners
  • Strong organisation, file management skills, and initiative

This role is NOT
suitable for individuals on a Working Holiday Visa (WHV).
If you're proactive, collaborative, and looking to contribute to a supportive and professional team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply
For a confidential discussion regarding this role or to explore other career opportunities, please contact:

Brandon Sando | Recruitment Consultant
Ref No:
29188

Email:

Brandon Sando is a Legal Support recruiter who recruits within the Sydney market. He excels at helping candidates find opportunities that suit their professional goals. His connections with Boutique, Mid-Tier and National Law firms across Sydney mean he can assist you with your next role, no matter what you are looking for. If this role doesn't sound like it's for you, please reach out to learn more about how Brandon can assist you with your career.

Please send your CV in Microsoft Word format.
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 underrepresented 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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