Legal Secretary

Gilchrist Connell; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 65.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Gilchrist Connell in Sydney is seeking a Legal Secretary to join the team and support across matters from start to finish.

You’ll manage diaries, billing and file administration; prepare legal documents and court filings; compile briefs for counsel and experts; manage client reporting and correspondence; provide end-to-end support across a range of matters; help keep the team organized and operating at a high standard.

Formación

• Experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A proactive approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Someone looking for more than just their next role

Responsabilidades

• Managing diaries, billing and file administration
• Preparing legal documents and court filings
• Compiling briefs for counsel and experts
• Managing client reporting and correspondence
• Providing end-to-end support across a range of matters
• Helping keep the team organised, efficient and operating at a high standard

Conocimientos

Legal Secretary experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Collaborative mindset

Excellent communication

Descripción del empleo

We were founded on a desire to do things differently, in how we work, how we support our people, and how we build careers. We're collaborative, progressive, and focused on creating an environment where people can do their best work.

We're growing and looking for a Legal Secretary to be part of that journey.

Who are we?

We're a national insurance law firm with offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.

We're also proud to be recognised as:

• A 5-Star Employer of Choice for six consecutive years
• A certified Great Place to Work and Family Friendly Workplace
• A WGEA recognised Employer of Choice for Gender Equality
• Included in the Best Law Firms list for 2025

Most recently, in the Legal Firm of Choice Survey by Lawyers Weekly, Gilchrist Connell was ranked among Australia's leading law firms, rising to 24th nationally, up from 50th in 2024-25.

While we're proud of these achievements, what matters most is the experience of our people.

• We invest in our support teams
• You're recognised as an important part of the business
• People build long-term careers with us because they enjoy what they do and who they do it with

What makes this role different?

You’ll be a valued member of the legal team, trusted with meaningful responsibility and involved across matters from start to finish.

Your role will include:

• Managing diaries, billing and file administration
• Preparing legal documents and court filings
• Compiling briefs for counsel and experts
• Managing client reporting and correspondence
• Providing end-to-end support across a range of matters
• Helping keep the team organised, efficient and operating at a high standard

If you enjoy variety, ownership and being a trusted member of the team, this is a role where you'll thrive.

What you’ll get

We'll keep it simple.

• A genuinely supportive team environment
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements that work in practice
• Meaningful work with autonomy and trust
• The opportunity to grow your career alongside a growing firm

In addition, you’ll have access to:

• A competitive salary and firm-wide incentive program
• Employer-funded salary continuance insurance
• Additional family-friendly benefits
• Wellbeing support for you and your family
• Discounts across 400+ retailers

Who we’re looking for

• Experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A proactive approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Someone looking for more than just their next role

You don't need to meet every requirement to apply. We're equally interested in attitude, potential and a willingness to contribute to our team culture.

A place where you can be yourself

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, including First Nations peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.