Legal Secretary - Wills & Estates

DC Search Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package up to 120k

CBD location

Supportive environment

Direct exposure to Partners

People development

Job summary

DC Legal in Sydney CBD is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary with litigation experience to support a small team of Partners and solicitors. You’ll thrive on organisational precision and enjoy a role where your contributions are visible and valued.

You’ll manage diaries, prepare and format documents, handle file and matter administration, court and litigation administration, and liaise with clients and opposing counsel. The position offers varied, challenging work in a down-to-earth culture.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Secretary in litigation.
• Ability to support two Partners and several solicitors.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Managing diaries, correspondence and day to day legal support
• Preparing and formatting legal documents and correspondence
• File and matter management
• Court and litigation administration
• Liaising with clients and other parties
• Supporting the team across a varied and interesting caseload

Skills

Diary management

Document formatting

File & matter management

Court & litigation administration

Client liaison

Litigation support

Job description

If you’re a Legal Secretary who enjoys litigation, complex matters and working closely with senior lawyers, this could be a great next move!

When “excellent sense of humour” is actually listed in the job description… you know you’re onto a good one.

The Firm

A well-established commercial law firm in Sydney CBD with a strong reputation for its work and a genuinely down to earth culture. Professional, collaborative and people focused, with a great team environment.

The Role

You’ll support a small team across complex Wills & Estates litigation, working closely with two Partners and several solicitors. The role will involve:

• Managing diaries, correspondence and day to day legal support
• Preparing and formatting legal documents and correspondence
• File and matter management
• Court and litigation administration
• Liaising with clients and other parties
• Supporting the team across a varied and interesting caseload

The Benefits

• Up to $120,000 package, depending on experience
• CBD location
• Supportive, professional and informal environment
• Direct exposure to Partners and senior lawyers
• A firm that genuinely invests in and develops its people

If you're an experienced Legal Secretary with litigation experience and looking for a role where you can get stuck into interesting work without the big-firm attitude, we would love to hear from you.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights (Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency). Unfortunately, student visas will not be considered.