Legal Secretary & Administrative Support

Woods & Day Solicitors; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Woods & Day Solicitors in Sydney seeks a meticulous legal secretary and administrative assistant to support the director/principal solicitor and the wider team.

This full-time role Monday to Friday involves diary and email management, drafting basic legal documents, preparing court briefs, arranging meetings, and handling switchboard queries. A minimum of 2 years' experience in a legal firm is preferred, with training and growth opportunities within a friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a legal firm.
• Legal secretary experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Diary and email management
• Drafting basic legal documents
• Preparing court documents and briefs for counsel
• Arranging meetings & conferences
• Support in answering switchboard

Skills

Diary management

Email management

Drafting basic legal documents

Preparing court documents

Meeting coordination

Client communication

Job description

We are adynamic medium-sized law firm specializing in debt recovery, commercial litigation and insolvency. We have a strong commercial client base with a focus on high level commercial transactions and litigation as well as debt recovery. Our firm requires a organised and dedicated legal secretary & administrative support with a keen eye for detail. We provide a relaxed, but stimulating working environment with a focus on professionalism and regular client contact. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who is willing to grow with the firm and advance within the role.

The Role

The successful candidate will report directly to the firm's director/principal solicitor as well as performing general administration and legal support.

We are not looking to employ any law student or graduates for this position.This is a full time role Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities:

• Diary and email management
• Drafting basic legal documents
• Preparing court documents and briefs forcounsel
• Arranging meetings & conferences
• Support in answering switchboard

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years experience working in legal firm (Preferred)