Legal Administrator - Commercial

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

Join a highly regarded Adelaide law firm as a Legal Administrator within their Commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal administrator looking to further their career in a collaborative, professional, and supportive environment.

About the Client

Our client is a well-established and respected law firm operating throughout metropolitan and regional South Australia. They place a strong emphasis on team values and workplace culture, ensuring employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to succeed. With a longstanding reputation for excellence and stability, they are committed to delivering outstanding service to South Australian businesses and individuals.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Legal Administrator to join the firm's Commercial team for an initial temporary contract. Supporting a group of busy lawyers, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the practice through high-quality administrative and secretarial support.

• Providing exceptional administrative and secretarial support to Partners and lawyers
• Preparing and formatting legal documents, contracts, correspondence and reports
• Managing diaries, appointments and meeting coordination
• Liaising professionally with clients and stakeholders via phone and email
• Opening and closing matters, electronic filing and file management
• Assisting with billing, time entry and finance administration
• Coordinating document execution and settlement requirements where required
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with firm procedures
• Attending team meetings and providing general administrative support

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Administrator within a commercial law environment
• Excellent document formatting and administrative skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills and the ability to quickly learn new systems
• Outstanding communication and client service skills
• A proactive, professional and team-focused approach
• Previous experience using Affinity software will be highly regarded
• Experience with intellectual property would be highly desireable

What the Client Offers

Our client offers a range of employment benefits designed to promote wellbeing, professional development and work-life balance, including:

• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Regular social events and team activities
• Beautiful offices located in the heart of the Adelaide CBD
• A stable, highly respected firm with genuine long-term career opportunities

Successful candidates will be contacted by a DFP Consultant.

For any questions regarding the role, please contact Megan Watkins at [e-mail].

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