Legal Secretary - Litigation

Michelle Sneesby - Founder and Managing Partner; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly staff lunches

Weekly drinks

Study leave

Job summary

A well-established mid-tier law firm on the Gold Coast is seeking a legal secretary to support a Team Leader/Senior Associate and two Special Counsels in the Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution department, Bundall location.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of litigation experience, strong communication, and excellent organisational skills. The firm offers monthly staff lunches, weekly drinks, and study leave subject to approval.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in litigation as a legal secretary.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Dealing with clients and solicitors.
• Preparation of Briefs to Counsel.
• Preparation and drafting of court documents and general correspondence.
• Monthly billings.
• Preparation of Cost Agreements.

Skills

Litigation experience

Client management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

The Role

You will support a Team Leader/Senior Associate and 2 Special Counsels in the Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution department.

Your duties will include:

• Dealing with clients and solicitors
• Preparation of Briefs to Counsel
• Preparation and drafting of court documents and general correspondence
• Monthly billings
• Preparation of Cost Agreements
• And general administration duties.

Your Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum 2+ years' experience in Litigation as a Legal Secretary
• Excellent communication and client management skills
• Strong organisation and attention to detail

The Law Firm - Salary & Benefits

Well-established mid tier law firm based at Bundall. Have 50 staff. They have a supportive team environment. Offer employee benefits such as monthly staff lunches, weekly drinks, study leave subject to approval.

• Salary between $70K-$80K + Super, dependent upon experience
• Progressive law firm with consistent workflow

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.

Applications close 29 November 2026.