Legal Secretary

NACBA; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A competitive salary package

Nationally recognised firm

Collaborative, supportive culture

Long-term career development

Growth in Canberra practice

Job summary

NACBA is recruiting a highly experienced Legal Secretary to support a Special Counsel and Senior Associate in Canberra. You will deliver high-level administrative and legal support, driving efficient operations as the local practice expands.

Join a nationally recognised firm with a proactive, commercial mindset and a focus on client service. You will contribute to growth initiatives, manage complex schedules, and play a key role in developing the Canberra presence.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience supporting legal practitioners in a law firm.
• Proven ability to support Partners, Special Counsel or senior lawyers.
• Excellent organisational and attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office and document production.
• Strong communication and client-relations abilities.

Responsibilities

• Complex diary and inbox management for senior counsel.
• Prepare, draft and format legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage matters, files and administrative tasks.
• Coordinate meetings, travel and stakeholder engagement.
• Handle billing, timesheets and client reporting.
• Liaise with clients, counsel, courts and external parties.
• Support business development activities and events.
• Provide operational support as the Canberra office grows.

Skills

Legal secretary experience

Support senior practitioners

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Autonomy

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Join a nationally recognised law firm at an exciting stage of growth

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced Legal Secretary to join a leading national law firm as it continues to strengthen and expand its footprint in Canberra. Supporting a respected Special Counsel and Senior Associate, this role offers the chance to move beyond traditional legal secretarial duties and become a key contributor to the growth and success of a developing local practice. This is an ideal opportunity for a proactive and commercially minded legal support professional who enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders and taking ownership in a dynamic environment.

Your new role

Working in a trusted one-on-one capacity with a Special Counsel, you will provide high-level administrative and legal support while helping to establish and enhance the firm's presence in the Canberra market.

• Complex diary and inbox management.
• Preparation, drafting and formatting of legal documentation and correspondence.
• Matter management and file administration.
• Coordinating meetings, travel arrangements and stakeholder engagement.
• Billing, timesheet management and client reporting.
• Liaising confidently with clients, counsel, courts and external stakeholders.
• Supporting business development initiatives, events and client activities.
• Providing operational support as the Canberra office continues its growth trajectory.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will be a polished and experienced Legal Secretary with a strong track record of supporting senior legal practitioners within a law firm environment. You will bring:

• Extensive experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant.
• Previous experience supporting a Partner, Special Counsel or senior legal practitioner.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced Microsoft Office and document production capabilities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work autonomously.
• A genuine desire to contribute to a growing practice and be part of a success story.

What you'll get in return

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly regarded national firm during an exciting period of expansion. You will work closely with an accomplished Special Counsel, gain exposure to high-quality legal work and play an influential role in supporting the growth of the Canberra office.

• A competitive salary package.
• The opportunity to work with a nationally recognised firm.
• A collaborative and supportive culture.
• Long-term career development opportunities.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact within a growing Canberra practice.

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