Legal Secretary - Litigation Disputes & Class Actions

DGP Legal; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DGP Legal is seeking a Legal Secretary for Litigation Disputes & Class Actions. You will support a Practice Leader handling major class actions in a fast-paced environment, delivering precise document production and efficient matter management.

Join a tier-one national firm with a collaborative culture and strong emphasis on work-life balance, professional development, and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Experienced in heavy litigation or class actions support.
• Proficient in MS Office and legal databases.
• Excellent typing speed and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• High-level executive calendar management and email prioritisation.
• Drafting and formatting complex court books, class action documentation, and correspondence.
• Managing heavy billing cycles, trust accounting, and financial reporting.
• Coordinating extensive counsel briefs, expert witness schedules, and conferences.
• Managing complex travel itineraries and logistics.
• Acting as a primary point of contact for high-profile stakeholder and client liaison.
• Comprehensive matter management and file coordination.

Skills

MS Office

Legal databases

Typing

Document production

Attention to detail

Job description

Legal Secretary - Litigation Disputes & Class Actions

This tier-one national firm is known for its high-performance yet supportive culture. Enjoy an engaging, collaborative environment that truly values work/life balance, offering ongoing professional development and fantastic staff benefits.

The Role

Stepping into a high-visibility support role, you will act as the pivotal operational anchor for a renowned Practice Leader managing major class action matters. This is a fast-paced environment where your administrative prowess will directly drive large-scale litigation outcomes.

Core Responsibilities

• High-level executive calendar management and email prioritisation
• Drafting and formatting complex court books, class action documentation, and correspondence
• Managing heavy billing cycles, trust accounting, and financial reporting
• Coordinating extensive counsel briefs, expert witness schedules, and conferences
• Managing complex travel itineraries and logistics
• Acting as a primary point of contact for high-profile stakeholder and client liaison
• Comprehensive matter management and file coordination

About You

You are a seasoned legal support professional with a sharp intellect, exceptional communication skills, and a background in heavy litigation or class actions.

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office and legal database systems
• Lightning-fast, accurate typing and document production
• Immaculate attention to detail and a calm, proactive approach under pressure