Elite Litigation Secretary for Partner | Disputes & Insolvency

Lawyers Weekly; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawyers Weekly in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary to support a Partner and their team in a respected commercial litigation firm. You will handle drafting and formatting of documents, file management, and billing while coordinating with clients and courts.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of litigation secretarial experience, strong document prep skills, and a professional, team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Legal Secretary (litigation preferred).
• Strong skills in document preparation and time management.
• Ability to work independently while contributing as part of a team.
• Professional, friendly approach with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, amending and formatting legal documents and correspondence.
• File and matter management, both digital and physical.
• Preparing briefs to counsel and court documents.
• Diary and email management, scheduling and travel bookings.
• Monthly billing and time entry using legal software.
• Liaising with clients, barristers and courts professionally.

Skills

Document prep

Time management

Independent worker

Communication skills

Tools

Legal software

Job description

Lawyers Weekly in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary to support a Partner and their team in a respected commercial litigation firm. You will handle drafting and formatting of documents, file management, and billing while coordinating with clients and courts.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of litigation secretarial experience, strong document prep skills, and a professional, team-oriented approach.