Legal Secretary - Projects & Disputes

DGP Legal; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-from-home option

External training

Staff events

Job summary

DGP Legal in Sydney's CBD is seeking a capable Legal Secretary to support the disputes and projects team. You will manage attorney calendars, draft documents, organise client files and coordinate with clients, court personnel and external parties.

The role offers a path to senior positions, a hybrid work policy with three days from home, monthly external training, regular office catch-ups, and a social, collaborative environment with staff events.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a legal secretary or similar role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and legal software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Exposure to Personal Injury matters would be advantageous.
• Good diary and deadline management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars, scheduling meetings and court hearings.
• Draft legal documents and reports with accuracy.
• Organise and maintain client files and case documents.
• Conduct legal research and compile information for cases.
• Coordinate communication between attorneys, clients and external parties.
• Prioritise urgent matters in calls and correspondence.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical standards.
• Assist with billing processes for the team and clients.
• Coordinate Partners' appointments and travel arrangements.
• Provide administrative support to legal professionals.

Skills

Legal secretary

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Diary management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal software

Job description

What Legal Secretary Projects Disputes Jobs a...

Showing 740 Legal Secretary Projects Disputes jobs in Sydney

Legal Secretary

Posted today

Job Viewed

Tap Again To Close

Job Description

About The Firm

An award-winning legal firm located in the heart of Sydney's CBD.

Our client is dedicated to becoming the most advanced legal entity globally. They specialise in commercial law and offer innovative approaches to legal practice, constantly seeking new ways to provide top-tier advice and solutions to their clients.

About The Role:

• Managing attorney calendars, scheduling meetings, appointments, and court hearings.
• Drafting legal documents and reports accurately with attention to detail.
• Organising and maintaining client files and case documents effectively.
• Conducting legal research and compiling relevant information for cases.
• Coordinating communication between attorneys, clients, and external parties.
• Prioritising urgent matters in incoming calls and correspondence.
• Maintaining confidentiality and upholding ethical standards.
• Managing billing processes for the team and clients with specific requirements.
• Coordinating Partners' appointments, meeting preparations, and travel arrangements.
• Providing administrative support to legal professionals, including liaising with clients, court personnel, and external stakeholders

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a legal secretary or similar role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and legal software
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Attention to detail and confidentiality
• Competitive salary package ($90,000 - $105,000 depending on experience)
• Quick Career progression to Senior Legal Secretary
• Exposure to a wide network of legal professionals and potential clients, fostering valuable professional connections.
• Good level of flexibility - implemented a work-from-home policy whereby staff have the option of 3 days from home.
• Monthly external training plus regular office sessions & catch-ups
• Social environment and numerous staff events / Weekly lunch group exercise classes and social events.

Why work with us?

• We have access to 50% more roles than are publicly available.
• You will receive free CV and content advice as well as interview preparation assistance specific to the role.
• We are intimately aware of market trends including team/firmwide inside information and what salary you can achieve in the current market.
• Naiman Clarke are celebrating 25 years of excellence in the legal recruitment industry this year. Our team of experienced, legally trained, consultants have over 40 years of combined experience working exclusively in the legal recruitment sector.

Candidate Requirements

• Prior experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant or similar legal support role
• Strong administration and document preparation skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong diary and deadline management skills
• Confident communication skills and professional phone manner
• Ability to prioritise and manage competing tasks in a busy environment
• Comfortable working both autonomously and collaboratively
• Exposure to Personal Injury matters would be advantageous, but is not essential

About Your New Employer

We are working closely with a number of leading Australian and international law firms that are actively looking to grow their legal support teams.

These firms are known for their strong cultures, high-quality work and commitment to developing and retaining their people. Whether you are looking to secure your first opportunity within a law firm, move into a larger team or take the next step in your legal support career, there are a range of options available.