Legal Secretary - Top Tier Firm - Litigation

DC Search Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work 1 day/week

Wellbeing program

Gym membership

End-of-trip facilities

Job summary

DC Legal is seeking a Legal Secretary to support a commercial litigation Partner and a small team in a nationally recognised full-service law firm. You will handle typical secretarial tasks with minimal PA duties, including monthly billing, diary and email management, court filings, client liaison, and expense management.

The role offers excellent work-life balance with one day of work-from-home per week, a stable, friendly culture, and a salary package up to $115K plus annual reviews.

Qualifications

• Experience at a reputable law firm and supporting up to the Partner level.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently when needed.

Responsibilities

• Monthly billing
• Diary and email management
• Court filing
• Liaising with clients
• Expense management

Skills

Billing

Diary management

Court filing

Client liaison

Expense management

Job description

The Opportunity:

Join a nationally recognised full-service law firm in their commercial litigation practice. You will support 1 Partner, who is approachable and highly tech-savvy—along with a small team of lawyers. The firm is known for its stability, with an exceptionally low staff turnover. This role also offers an excellent work-life balance, including one day of work-from-home per week and minimal to no overtime.

The Role:

You will provide support to commerical litigation Partner and a small legal team handling matters for their various clients. The Partner is down-to-earth and friendly, and the firm fosters a genuinely welcoming and collegial environment. Your responsibilities will focus on typical Legal Secretary tasks with very few personal assistant duties. These include:

• Monthly billing


• Diary and email management


• Court filing


• Liaising with clients


• Expense management

About You:

As this role sits within a top-tier law firm, you will need experience at a reputable law firm, and you will have supported up to the Partner level. The ability to work as a team and on your own when needed.

What You Will Get:

A salary package of up to $115K, annual salary reviews, one day of remote work per week, a wellbeing program, a subsidised gym membership, five-star end-of-trip facilities, and the opportunity to join a stable, down-to-earth team with a positive and genuine culture.