Legal Secretary

Cowell Clarke; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 60 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Broad learning & development opportunities

Social clubs and sporting events

Wellbeing and family support

Paid parental leave

Option to purchase additional leave

Resumo da oferta

A specialist commercial law firm in Sydney is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to provide vital administrative support to legal teams. The role involves managing diaries, client communications, and billing. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Benefits include professional development opportunities and well-being support.

Qualificações

• Strong commitment to provide administrative support to legal teams.
• Ability to manage diaries, emails, and travel arrangements.
• Skills to liaise effectively with clients.

Responsabilidades

• Provide broad administrative support for two Directors.
• Manage billing and correspondence for legal teams.
• Build relationships with teams and clients.

Conhecimentos

Exceptional work ethic

Initiative

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Familiarity with legal practice software

Ferramentas

NetDocs

Affinity

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About Cowell Clarke

Cowell Clarke is a fast growing specialist commercial law firm based in Australia. With a team of over 185 professionals in offices in Adelaide and Sydney, we represent clients across various industries both nationally and internationally. Our firm takes pride in fostering a positive culture that empowers our employees to excel.

Founded over 30 years ago, we set out to disrupt the traditional reactive approach of commercial law firms by offering exceptional personal service with a proactive, global perspective. Although we have expanded to build a national presence, our commitment to helping clients seize opportunities and manage risks remains unchanged.

About the role

Due to the rapid growth of our Sydney office, we have an opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary to join us. In this role, you will be supporting 2 Directors and their legal teams. This varied role will see you building great relationships with the teams you’re supporting and providing broad administrative support, including:

• billing
• managing the Directors’ diaries as well as their team’s diary, emails and travel
• liaising with clients

Please note, law students are not encouraged to apply for the role unless they intend on pursuing a long term career in legal support (i.e. not as a lawyer) and are available to work full time.

Qualifications

• an exceptional work ethic
• initiative, flexibility and positive attitude
• high attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• familiarity with legal practice software, including NetDocs and Affinity (helpful, not essential)

What we offer you

Our close-knit legal support team is built on collaboration and mutual support. At Cowell Clarke, working together is at the core of everything we do. Across our Sydney and Adelaide offices, you’ll find a team ready to back you up every step of the way.

In addition, Cowell Clarke offers a broad range of financial and social benefits in addition to market leading careers and professional development programs. We’re focused on developing our people’s careers whilst ensuring they maintain a healthy lifestyle.

• Broad learning & development opportunities
• Social clubs, sporting & team events
• Wellbeing and family support, e.g. discounts to gym memberships & private health insurance
• Paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional leave

Apply

To apply in confidence, please send your CV and covering letter to Karine McAuliffe, Head of People & Talent at [e-mail]

Job details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Administrative and General Business
• Industries: Law Practice, Legal Services, and Office Administration