LEGAL SECRETARY

Hamilton Janke Lawyers; Newcastle; Sur place; AUD 60 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hamilton Janke Lawyers in Newcastle is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support our criminal law team. You will manage diaries, prepare legal documents, and liaise with clients, counsel and courts with professionalism.

We value accuracy, discretion and the ability to handle competing deadlines in a busy practice. Experience with LEAP or similar practice management software is preferred. This is a long-term role with a leading Newcastle firm.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary in a busy practice.
• Familiarity with criminal law content and court documents.
• Experience with LEAP or similar practice management software.
• Strong communication with clients, counsel and external agencies.

Responsabilités

• Preparing legal documents and correspondence.
• Managing diaries, court dates and client communication.
• Maintaining accurate files and matter administration.
• Supporting solicitors across a criminal law caseload.

Connaissances

Legal secretary experience

Attention to detail

Client communication

Diary management

Court document preparation

Discretion & professionalism

Outils

LEAP

Description du poste

We are a leading criminal law firm in Newcastle seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join our team. This role suits someone who thrives in a busy environment, takes pride in high‑quality work, has excellent attention to detail and enjoys being a trusted support to practitioners.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing legal documents and correspondence
• Managing diaries, court dates and client communication
• Maintaining accurate files and matter administration
• Supporting solicitors across a diverse criminal law caseload

About you

• Proven experience in a Legal Secretary role
• Preferred experience in dealing with criminal law content, including charge material, briefs of evidence, and court documents
• Preferred experience with LEAP or at least similar practice management software
• Preferred experience with or communicating with the New South Wales criminal justice system or similar
• Preferred experience in drafting subpoenas, release applications, and other Court‑related document preparation
• Preferred experience handling trust money or trust accounting, including receipting money, invoicing clients and calculating trust accounts
• Professional, confident and calm communication with clients, counsel and external agencies
• High level interpersonal skills and experience dealing with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• Excellent document preparation, file management and court‑related administration
• Ability to manage competing deadlines with accuracy and discretion
• A respected, professional, supportive team culture
• Exposure to meaningful, high‑impact criminal law matters
• Long‑term career stability with a leading Newcastle firm