Dynamic Legal Secretary – Transport Accident Claims

MinterEllison; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MinterEllison is seeking a Legal Secretary to join the Transport Accident Compensation (TAC) team in Melbourne. The role provides high-level support in a busy practice, with varied responsibilities from email/phone management, diary control to document drafting and court book preparation.

We value initiative, teamwork and meticulous attention to detail. You will liaise with clinicians, barristers clerks, investigators and insurers, ensuring smooth operations while maintaining confidentiality and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' legal secretarial experience in defendant or plaintiff litigation.
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint) and document drafting.
• Able to handle confidential information discreetly and professionally.
• Excellent prioritisation, organisation and multi-tasking abilities.
• Clear communication with stakeholders and clients.

Responsibilities

• Email and phone management
• Liaising with doctors, clerks, investigators and insurers
• Diary management and meeting coordination
• Drafting correspondence, documents, and amendments using precedents
• Preparing court books, briefs and high-volume file management
• Reconciliation of corporate AMEX expenses
• Monitoring key dates and deadlines

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

MinterEllison is seeking a Legal Secretary to join the Transport Accident Compensation (TAC) team in Melbourne. The role provides high-level support in a busy practice, with varied responsibilities from email/phone management, diary control to document drafting and court book preparation.

We value initiative, teamwork and meticulous attention to detail. You will liaise with clinicians, barristers clerks, investigators and insurers, ensuring smooth operations while maintaining confidentiality and