Legal Secretarial Coordinator

3 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Cowell Clarke Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

About Cowell Clarke

Cowell Clarke is a fast growing specialist commercial law firm based in Australia. With a team of over 190 professionals across Adelaide and Sydney, we represent clients across various industries both nationally and internationally. Our firm takes pride in fostering a positive culture that empowers our employees to excel.

Founded over 30 years ago, we set out to disrupt the traditional reactive approach of commercial law firms by offering exceptional personal service with a proactive, global perspective. Although we have expanded to build a national presence, our commitment to helping clients seize opportunities and manage risks remains unchanged.

About the role

Reporting into our Head of Business Operations, we are currently seeking a new Legal Secretarial Coordinator for our Sydney office. In this busy and broad role will you will provide legal secretarial support to 1-2 of our Property Directors as well as coordinating the legal support team (Legal Secretaries, Receptionist and Administrative Assistant).

More specifically you will be:

  • Providing support to 1-2 directors, managing their diaries, inbox, client correspondence, billing and day-to-day needs.

  • Coordinating our office administration team, including legal secretaries, reception, and general administrative staff.

  • Overseeing workflow, managing absences and ensuring the seamless delivery of support services across the office.

  • Acting as a trusted mentor to the team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

  • Leading secretarial/admin induction training, identifying ongoing training opportunities and recommending improvements in processes and systems to enhance efficiency and service.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will be an highly experienced legal secretary or EA within a professional services environment.

You will also bring:

  • A strong work ethic and proactive attitude
  • Flexibility, initiative, and a positive approach
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Outstanding communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities
  • Experience with legal practice software (e.g. NetDocs, Affinity) – helpful but not essential
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
  • A friendly, professional, and solutions-focused mindset, with a commitment to exceptional client service

Please note, law students need not apply unless they are seeking a long term career in legal support and have full time availability.

What will we offer you?

Our close-knit legal support team is built on collaboration and mutual support. At Cowell Clarke, working together is at the core of everything we do. Across our Sydney and Adelaide offices, you'll find a team ready to back you up every step of the way.

In addition, Cowell Clarke offers a broad range of financial and social benefits in addition to market leading careers and professional development programs. We're focused on developing our people's careers whilst ensuring they maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Some of our many employee benefits include broad learning & development opportunities, social clubs, sporting & team events, wellbeing and family support, e.g. discounts to gym memberships & private health insurance, paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional leave.

Apply

Please apply online by submitting you CV and covering letter.

Although we do not accept applications via email, if you have any questions about the role, please contact us

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