Legal Secretary

Assiduous Staffing; Perth; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Assiduous Staffing in Perth is seeking experienced Legal Support staff for top-tier law firms across Australia. The role involves managing document preparation, diary management, and financial tasks.

Qualified candidates should have at least 12 months of experience as a Legal Secretary, excellent communication, and organizational skills. Positions demand a can-do attitude with a desire for longevity in support roles. For inquiries, contact Claire Booth at Assiduous Staffing.

Qualifications

• 12+ months experience as a Legal Secretary.
• Desire for longevity in a support position.
• Willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Manage word processing and document preparation.
• Handle diary management using Outlook.
• Manage financial tasks including billing and reporting.
• Collaborate with clients as needed.
• Coordinate travel arrangements.

Skills

Excellent communications

Organisational skills

Can-do attitude

Job description

The Roles

We are always working with boutique, national and global top tier law firms in need of Legal Support staff within various areas of law. While we are located in Sydney, the firms we work with have offices across Australia and are continuously asking for our help in other states!

Duties

• Managing word processing, document preparation, and drafting correspondence
• Handling diary management using Outlook
• Managing financial tasks, including external and internal billing, reporting, and third‑party invoicing
• Collaborating with both internal and external clients as needed
• Coordinating travel arrangements
• Recording client information in a contacts database
• Establishing, closing, and archiving client matter files
• Providing guidance and mentoring to junior legal assistant staff
• Performing various general administrative duties, such as filing and photocopying

You

To be considered for our positions, you will typically need:

• Prior experience as a Legal Secretary (usually 12+ months experience required)
• A desire for longevity in a support position (it is extremely rare for us to recruit for positions suitable for students or graduates)
• Excellent communications and organisational skills
• A can‑do attitude and willingness to learn

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion please call Claire Booth at Assiduous Staffing on 0452 651 183 or alternatively, click to apply.