Senior Legal Assistant — Hybrid Work, Autonomy & Growth

MJD Recruitment Pty; Newcastle; Hybrid; AUD 81.000 - 99.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Salary up to $90,000 incl super

One day WFH after probation

Permanent long-term role

Autonomy in workload

Close-knit team

Zusammenfassung

MJD Recruitment Pty is recruiting a Senior Legal Assistant for a long-term career move with a well-established Newcastle law firm. The role offers a salary up to $90,000 inclusive of super, with the possibility of one day working from home after probation.

You will provide high-level support to senior lawyers, manage diaries and deadlines, and handle document preparation, filing and billing. This is a permanent position based in Newcastle with a supportive, professional team.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years’ experience as Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary or Legal PA in a law firm.
• Experience supporting senior lawyers with a high level of autonomy.
• Strong diary, document and file management experience.
• Experience with legal billing and monthly billing processes.
• Familiarity with LEAP, iManage, Aderant, Elite 3E or similar systems.

Aufgaben

• Provide high-level support to senior lawyers and fee earners.
• Manage complex diaries, appointments, meetings and key deadlines.
• Prepare, format and amend correspondence, legal documents and briefs.
• Manage files from opening through to archiving and ensure matters are kept up to date.
• Coordinate document production, filing and matter administration.
• Assist with monthly billing, time recording and account management.
• Liaise professionally with clients, Counsel, courts and external stakeholders.
• Manage inboxes, correspondence and competing priorities.

Kenntnisse

Legal administration

Diary management

Client liaison

Billing & invoicing

Document drafting

Tools

LEAP

iManage

Aderant

Elite 3E

Affinity

Jobbeschreibung

Are you an experienced Senior Legal Assistant looking for a long-term career opportunity with a well-established Newcastle law firm?

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary to join a highly regarded Newcastle firm in a senior support capacity. Offering a salary up to $90,000 inclusive of super depending on years of experience, plus one day working from home after probation, this is an ideal opportunity for someone looking for genuine stability and a long-term career move.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Salary Up to $90,000 inclusive of super, depending on years of experience
• Permanent, long-term career opportunity in Newcastle
• Supportive, professional and close-knit team environment
• Senior role with autonomy and ownership of your workload
• Work closely with experienced lawyers and senior fee earners
• Varied legal support responsibilities with plenty of opportunity to utilise your experience

Your Role

• Provide high-level support to senior lawyers and fee earners
• Manage complex diaries, appointments, meetings and key deadlines
• Prepare, format and amend correspondence, legal documents and briefs
• Manage files from opening through to archiving and ensure matters are kept up to date
• Coordinate document production, filing and matter administration
• Assist with monthly billing, time recording and account management
• Liaise professionally with clients, Counsel, courts and external stakeholders
• Manage inboxes, correspondence and competing priorities
• Provide broader administrative and practice support to the team as required

You’ll Be a Great Fit If

• You have 3+ years’ experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary or Legal PA
• You have previous experience working within a law firm environment
• You are confident supporting senior lawyers and working with a high level of autonomy
• You have strong diary, document and file management experience
• You have experience with legal billing and monthly billing processes
• You are comfortable using legal systems such as LEAP, iManage, Aderant, Elite 3E, Affinity or similar
• You are organised, proactive and confident managing competing deadlines
• You have excellent communication skills and a professional, client-focused approach
• Most importantly, you are looking for a long-term career opportunity in Newcastle

If you’re an experienced Legal Assistant looking for your next long-term move in Newcastle, we’d love to hear from you. Apply below today or contact Rebecca on 02 8042 1888 for a confidential discussion.