Float Legal Secretary

Empire Group; Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive and collaborative working环境

Career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Generous parental leave and studyasss

Job summary

Empire Group is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join our Canberra team on a full-time basis. You will support multiple fee earners across commercial practice areas, helping to keep diaries, files and billing on track while engaging with clients and internal teams.

The role offers flexible working arrangements and a collaborative office environment, with opportunities for career development and involvement in a range of practice areas.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience as a Legal Secretary.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office, particularly Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience with document management and billing systems.
• Flexible, proactive approach and the ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Preparing legal documents and correspondence.
• Managing diaries, electronic files and matter administration.
• Liaising with clients, staff and internal stakeholders.
• Assisting with monthly billing and time recording.
• Providing reception and general administrative support as required.
• Coordinating meeting rooms, catering, events and office requirements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Autonomy

Billing systems

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Document management systems

Job description

Our client, a leading national law firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their Canberra team on a full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and adaptable legal support professional who enjoys variety, working across multiple teams and contributing to a collaborative office environment.

The Role

Working across a range of commercial practice areas, you will provide relief secretarial support to multiple fee earners, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing legal documents and correspondence
• Managing diaries, electronic files and matter administration
• Liaising with clients, staff and internal stakeholders
• Assisting with monthly billing and time recording
• Providing reception and general administrative support as required
• Coordinating meeting rooms, catering, events and office requirements

About You

• A minimum of two years' experience as a Legal Secretary
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and PowerPoint
• Experience with document management and billing systems
• A flexible, proactive approach and the ability to work autonomously

What's on Offer?

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Genuine opportunities for career development
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous parental leave and study assistance
• Corporate discounts, social events and wellbeing initiatives

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.