Legal Secretary

2 days 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.

  • Legal Secretary

    2 weeks ago

    Canberra, Australia Eckardt Guanlao Consulting Full time

    Stunning offices located in The CBD - Salary Package of up to $98kPackage depending on experience - Heaps of corporate discounts and benefits **The Company**: *** This global law firm has won multiple awards for their commitment to innovation, diversity, and inclusion, and have even won law firm of the year! They pride themselves on changing to suit their...

  • Legal Secretary

    11 hours ago

    Canberra, Australia Maddocks Full time

    Maddocks is committed to making a difference for our clients, our people and the communities in which we operate. Our support staff are pivotal to our success. They work closely with our lawyers to help deliver an outstanding level of service to our Australian and international clients. **About the role** We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled...

  • Legal Secretary

    8 hours ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia Thomson Geer Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

    Thomson Geer is a leading national commercial law firm with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth and Canberra. The firm has approximately 800 partners and staff nationally, and offers a dynamic, friendly and professional work environment. We are passionate about constantly providing value to our clients - their business success is our...

  • Legal Secretary

    1 week ago

    Canberra, Australia Thomson Geer Full time

    Thomson Geer is a leading national commercial law firm with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth and Canberra. The firm has approximately 800 partners and staff nationally, and offers a dynamic, friendly and professional work environment. We are passionate about constantly providing value to our clients - their business success is our...

  • Assistant Commissioner, Inquiries and Legal

    1 week ago

    Canberra, n Capital Territory, Australia Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    Ongoing & Non-ongoing For a period of up to 24 monthsSES Band 1 plus 15.4% superannuationCanberra, ACTLocation: Canberra, ACTApplication Closing Date: Monday 24-Nov-2025 at 11:30pm AEDTClassificationSES Band 1Employment TypeOngoing & Non-ongoing (for a period up to 24 months)This role is being advertised as both ongoing and non-ongoing, with the employment...

  • First Assistant Secretary, Legal and Integrity

    5 days ago

    Canberra, Australia ClearCompany Full time

    The department is responsible for the design and delivery of the Australian Government's infrastructure, transport, regional development, sport, communications and arts policies and programs. The department's work touches every Australian community and underpins our economy and society. Our focus is on connecting Australians, enriching communities, and...

  • Legal Secretary

    2 weeks ago

    Canberra, Australia HAYS Full time

    Exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary in Canberra City South. We are working with a Canberra City South based legal firm who are a leading Legal service provider with over 60 staff, who provide innovative and expert services to business, private and government clients. Due to increased work load they require an experienced Legal Secretary...

  • Legal Assistant

    2 days ago

    Canberra, Australia Kaleidoscope Legal Full time

    National law firm - Great work-life balance - Career defining role **The firm** We are working closely with a highly regarded national law firm who are known in the industry as being one of Australia's leading commercial law firms. They are experiencing an exciting time of growth and are looking to expand their close knit team... **The role** The firm is...

  • First Assistant Secretary, Legal and Integrity

    6 days ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

    DescriptionDetailPosition title:First Assistant Secretary, Chief CounselClassification:Senior Executive Service (SES) Band 2Employment Type:OngoingGroup:CorporateDivision:Legal and Integrity DivisionLocation:Canberra, ACTSecurity Clearance:Negative Vetting Level 2Contact Officer:Beaumont and Beaumont Closing date and time:11.59pm AEDT, Thursday, 27 November...

  • Paralegal - Commercial Government - Top-tier

    2 weeks ago

    Canberra, Australia Kaleidoscope Legal Full time

    Commonwealth Government department - Client-facing role - Work closely with the Partner **The firm** We are working closely with a highly regarded national law firm who are known in the industry as being one of Australia's leading commercial law firms. They are experiencing an exciting time of growth and are looking to expand their close knit...