Legal Secretary (Intermediate level)

Holmes Donnelly and Co Solicitors; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive and social office environment

Competitive salary

Job summary

Holmes Donnelly and Co Solicitors in Sydney CBD seeks an experienced legal assistant/secretary. The role requires high organisation, strong dictaphone/typing skills, and the ability to support multiple lawyers while maintaining confidentiality.

Excellent communication and a proactive, positive attitude are essential for seamless day-to-day operations in a collaborative legal team environment. This is a full-time, onsite position offering a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a legal assistant/secretary is essential and must be clearly demonstrated.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Dictaphone typing and transcription experience.
• Ability to support multiple lawyers and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and format legal documents and correspondence (including transcription).
• Organise files (electronic and physical).
• Schedule and coordinate appointments, meetings and court dates.
• Handle incoming/outgoing calls and emails; maintain confidentiality.
• Conduct legal research as required and gather relevant information.
• Perform general admin tasks (filing, photocopying, data entry).

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Excellent organisational skills

Dictaphone typing skills

Positive, proactive attitude

Team collaboration

Leap (experience)

Tools

Leap

Job description

Holmes Donnelly and Co Solicitors – Sydney CBD NSW

Holmes Donnelly & Co Solicitors is a boutique family law firm located in the Sydney CBD.

We pride ourselves on providing exceptional legal services to our clients, with a focus on professionalism, integrity, and excellence. Our team is dedicated to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

We are currently seeking an experienced legal assistant/secretary to join the team. You must be highly organised and detail orientated. It is essential you have previous experience as a legal assistant/secretary and possess the following qualities:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Sound Dictaphone and typing skills

Positive attitude and proactive nature

The capacity to work for more than one Lawyer

The ability to work in a team environment

Key responsibilities:

Prepare and format legal documents and correspondence (including transcription of dictations)

Manage and organise files, both electronic and physical.

Schedule and coordinate appointments, meetings, and court dates.

Handle incoming and outgoing communications, including phone calls and emails.

Conduct legal research and gather relevant information as required.

Maintain confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information.

Perform general administrative duties such as filing, photocopying, and data entry.

We can offer:

High quality and challenging work

Apositive and social office environment

A competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Please note this is a full-time, onsite position.

Experience using Leap is desirable but not essential.