Legal Secretary

Beacon Legal; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing allowance

Quarterly social club events

Employee discounts and benefits

Extended Christmas shutdown

Stable, long-term opportunity

Job summary

Beacon Legal in Sydney CBD is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support a busy Property practice. You’ll work with Partners and lawyers in a shared secretarial model within a national firm that values collaboration and long-term careers.

The role focuses on Property support, with flexibility to assist other teams. Prior Property experience is desirable but not essential, and strong billing and admin skills are essential for success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years as Legal Secretary or Legal PA.
• Strong billing, document and administrative skills.
• Able to coordinate across multiple lawyers in a shared-support environment.
• Property, AML or Affinity experience is a plus but not required.
• Organised, reliable and able to work in a busy team.

Responsibilities

• Manage billing and general administrative requirements.
• Prepare and manage legal documents and matter files.
• Coordinate travel, meetings and occasional diary requirements; support Partners and lawyers across the Property practice.
• Assist with AML processes and broader team requirements.

Skills

Billing

Document management

Diary management

Legal secretarial experience

Property experience (plus)

Job description

Legal Secretary – Property | $100k–$110k + Super

Sydney CBD | Established National Firm | Social & Wellbeing Benefits

Join an established national law firm supporting a busy Property team. Property experience isn't essential for an experienced Legal Secretary.

About the Company

This growing national law firm has approximately 150–200 employees across multiple offices and a strong presence in Sydney.

The firm has a friendly, social culture and has continued to grow while maintaining a close-knit team environment. There is a strong focus on long-term careers, internal progression and creating an office where people enjoy working together.

About the Role

An opportunity is available for an experienced Legal Secretary to join the firm's Property practice.

You’ll support a number of Partners and lawyers as part of a shared secretarial model, working alongside four Legal Secretaries in the Sydney office.

The role is primarily focused on Property, although you may occasionally assist other teams when required. Previous Property experience would be useful but isn’t essential – they’re more interested in finding a strong Legal Secretary who works well as part of a team.

Duties

• Manage billing and general administrative requirements
• Prepare and manage legal documents and matter files
• Coordinate travel, meetings and occasional diary requirementsSupport Partners and lawyers across the Property practice
• Assist with AML processes and broader team requirements

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal PA
• Strong billing, document and administrative skills
• Confident working across multiple lawyers in a shared-support environment
• Property, AML or Affinity experience would be highly regarded but isn’t essential
• Organised, reliable and comfortable working as part of a busy team

Culture

This is a social, team-focused Sydney office where support staff form an important part of the wider firm.

The role is office-based five days a week, so it will suit someone who enjoys being around their team and working collaboratively. There is flexibility when appointments or personal commitments come up.

Benefits

• $100,000–$110,000 + super depending on experience
• Join an established and growing national law firm
• Work with an experienced Property team and senior Partners
• Property experience isn't essential, providing an opportunity to move into the area
• Quarterly social club events and regular firm activities
• $100 health and wellbeing allowance towards benefits such as massage vouchers
• Extended Christmas shutdown from Christmas Eve through to 11 January
• Employee discounts and benefits program
• Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing Sydney office