Legal Secretary

Frog Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Frog Recruitment is seeking experienced Legal Secretaries to join our talent network for upcoming temporary and contract opportunities with Sydney law firms. You will support partners and legal teams by managing diaries, preparing documents, liaising with clients, and providing essential administrative support.

Opportunities may arise across Litigation, Property, Corporate, Insurance, and Family Law, offering exposure to diverse practice areas and a pathway to future career advancement within a

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant within a law firm.
• Strong document formatting skills, particularly in Word and legal templates.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines.
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong client service focus.
• Familiarity with practice management and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries and schedule meetings
• Prepare, format, and amend legal documents and correspondence
• Draft court documents in compliance with relevant rules and deadlines
• Conduct document formatting, proofreading, and version control
• Manage electronic and hard copy document filing
• Assist with onboarding new clients, including file openings and conflict checks
• Support the drafting of bills and processing of invoices
• Monitor outstanding fees and process expenses

Skills

Legal Secretary

Document formatting

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Client service

Job description

We are currently inviting experienced Legal Secretaries to join our talent network for upcoming temporary and contract opportunities across a range of respected law firms in Sydney.

You will support partners and legal teams by managing diaries, preparing documents, liaising with clients, and providing general administrative support. Opportunities may arise across diverse practice areas, including Litigation, Property, Corporate, Insurance, and Family Law.

Key responsibilities

• Manage diaries and schedule meetings
• Prepare, format, and amend legal documents and correspondence
• Draft court documents in compliance with relevant rules and deadlines
• Conduct document formatting, proofreading, and version control
• Manage electronic and hard copy document filing
• Assist with onboarding new clients, including file openings and conflict checks
• Support the drafting of bills and processing of invoices
• Monitor outstanding fees and process expenses

Skills & experience

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant within a law firm
• Strong document formatting skills, particularly in Word and legal templates
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong client service focus
• Familiarity with practice management and document management systems

What’s in it for you

• Opportunity to work with respected law firms
• Gain exposure to various practice areas
• Develop your skills in a supportive environment
• Build a professional network in the legal industry
• Potential for future career advancement