Commercial Legal Administrator (Temp) – Partner Support

DFP Recruitment; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DFP Recruitment is seeking an experienced Legal Administrator to join the Adelaide Commercial team on an initial temporary contract. You will support a group of busy lawyers with high‑quality administrative and secretarial tasks to ensure smooth daily operations.

The role requires prior experience in a commercial law setting, strong document formatting skills, exceptional organisation, and excellent client service.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Administrator within a commercial law environment.
• Excellent document formatting and administrative skills.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage priorities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office and ability to learn new systems.
• Outstanding communication and client service skills.
• Proactive, professional and team-focused.
• Experience using Affinity software is highly regarded.
• Experience with IP matters is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to Partners and lawyers.
• Prepare and format legal documents, contracts, correspondence and reports.
• Manage diaries, appointments and meeting coordination.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders via phone and email.
• Open/close matters, electronic filing and file management.
• Assist with billing, time entry and finance administration.
• Coordinate document execution and settlement requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with firm procedures.
• Attend team meetings and provide general administrative support.

Skills

Legal administrator experience

Microsoft Office

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Client service

Tools

Affinity software

Job description

DFP Recruitment is seeking an experienced Legal Administrator to join the Adelaide Commercial team on an initial temporary contract. You will support a group of busy lawyers with high‑quality administrative and secretarial tasks to ensure smooth daily operations.

The role requires prior experience in a commercial law setting, strong document formatting skills, exceptional organisation, and excellent client service.