Legal Secretary & Paralegal - Wills & Estates, Fast-paced

Cowell Clarke Pty; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym discounts

Private health insurance

Parental leave

Additional leave

Job summary

Cowell Clarke is a fast-growing Australian commercial law firm based in Adelaide. We seek a full-time, experienced Legal Secretary/Paralegal to support the Wills & Estates team in our Adelaide office, assisting a Director and the broader team across litigation and wills and estates matters.

Your responsibilities include drafting correspondence and documents, managing files through all stages of litigation and estate administration, preparing briefs, assisting with billing and matter management,

Qualifications

• Proven experience in litigation, estate administration, or commercial law.
• Proactive mindset with initiative and collaboration.
• Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare correspondence and legal documents.
• Manage files through all stages of litigation and estate administration.
• Prepare summaries or briefs for internal and external use.
• Assist with billing, matter management, and debt recovery processes.
• Manage diaries, emails, and travel arrangements.
• Liaise with clients, counsel and external stakeholders; support presentations.

Skills

Litigation experience

Organised

Communication skills

Client service mindset

Proactive mindset

Job description

Cowell Clarke is a fast-growing Australian commercial law firm based in Adelaide. We seek a full-time, experienced Legal Secretary/Paralegal to support the Wills & Estates team in our Adelaide office, assisting a Director and the broader team across litigation and wills and estates matters.

Your responsibilities include drafting correspondence and documents, managing files through all stages of litigation and estate administration, preparing briefs, assisting with billing and matter management,