Senior Legal Secretary

Talent Connect Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work after probation

Collaborative team culture

Opportunities to work with Partners

National law firm

Sydney CBD location

Job summary

Talent Connect Australia in Sydney is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join a well-established national law firm focused on personal injury and Workers' Compensation.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement (2 days WFH after a 6-month probation), a supportive team, and the chance to work closely with experienced Partners in the Sydney CBD.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as a Legal Secretary supporting senior lawyers or Partners.
• Strong Workers' Compensation experience.
• Excellent knowledge of legal administration, file management and documentation.
• Experience with billing, time recording and invoicing.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level admin and secretarial support to Partners and senior lawyers.
• Manage complex diaries, appointments, meetings and deadlines.
• Prepare, format and manage legal correspondence, docs and reports.
• Manage client files from opening to completion with accurate records.
• Liaise with clients, insurers, medical providers, barristers and external stakeholders.
• Assist with Workers' Compensation matters and medical evidence handling.
• Prepare and assist with billing, time recording and invoicing.
• Coordinate documentation for conferences, settlements and hearings.

Skills

Legal Secretarial

Workers' Compensation experience

Legal administration

Billing and invoicing

Job description

• Hybrid working arrangement (2 days WFH after a 6-month probation period)
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced lawyers and Partners
• Join an established and growing national law firm
• Sydney CBD location

• Salary: $130,000 package ($116k + super)
• Full-time, permanent position
• Hybrid working arrangement (2 days WFH after a 6-month probation period)
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced lawyers and Partners
• Join an established and growing national law firm
• Sydney CBD location

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experiencedLegal Secretaryto join a well-established Australian law firm with a national presence and a strong reputation within the personal injury and Workers Compensation space.

The firm is a growing, mid-tier practice with a collaborative and supportive culture. With a sizeable team across multiple offices, this is an excellent opportunity to join an established organisation while working closely with experienced lawyers and Partners.
This role would suit a highly organised Legal Secretary who has strongWorkers Compensation experienceand enjoys working in a fast-paced, client-focused legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and secretarial support toPartners and senior lawyers.
• Manage complex diaries, appointments, meetings and important deadlines.
• Prepare, format and manage legal correspondence, documentation and reports.
• Manage client files from opening through to completion, ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
• Liaise professionally with clients, insurers, medical providers, barristers and other external stakeholders.
• Assist with Workers Compensation matters, including obtaining medical evidence and managing relevant documentation.
• Prepare and assist withbilling, time recording and invoicing.
• Coordinate documentation and administrative requirements for conferences, settlements, hearings and other legal proceedings.

Essential Requirements

• 5+ years' experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally supporting senior lawyers or Partners.
• Strong Workers Compensation experience (essential).
• Excellent knowledge of legal administration, file management and legal documentation.
• Previous exposure tobilling, time recording and invoicing.
• Exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.