Legal Secretary - Litigation

Empire Group

Gold Coast City

On-site

AUD 70,000 - 80,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Monthly staff lunches

Weekly drinks

Study leave subject to approval

Job summary

Empire Group on the Gold Coast is seeking a capable Legal Secretary to support a Team Leader/Senior Associate and two Special Counsels in the Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution department.

You will handle client and solicitor interactions, prepare briefs to counsel, draft court documents, manage monthly billings, cost agreements, and general admin.

Qualifications

Minimum 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
General administration duties.

Skills

Legal secretary experience

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Client management

Job description

The Role

You will support aTeam 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.