Senior Legal Secretary – Insurance Litigation (Brisbane)

McInnes Wilson Lawyers; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Salary continuance insurance

Flexible working

Study assistance

Pro-bono opportunities

Job summary

McInnes Wilson Lawyers is seeking a talented Legal Secretary to support our Insurance Litigation team in Brisbane. The role focuses on accurate, high-quality administrative support across CTP, Workers' Compensation and Employer Liability matters for major clients.

You will draft documents, manage diaries, invoices and costs agreements, and coordinate with clients and legal staff. A minimum of five years’ legal secretarial experience and proficiency in dictation are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a legal secretarial or similar support role.
• Must know dictation.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confidence to build lasting client and colleague relationships.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal documents such as briefs, affidavits, and correspondence.
• Prepare and issue client invoices and draft costs agreements.
• Coordinate diaries, meetings and appointments; manage files and communications.
• Answer calls and liaise with clients, lawyers and barristers.
• Open new matters and conduct conflict checks; perform general secretarial duties.

Skills

Legal secretarial

Dictation

Time management

Client liaison

Tools

NetDocuments

Actionstep/3E

Job description

McInnes Wilson Lawyers is seeking a talented Legal Secretary to support our Insurance Litigation team in Brisbane. The role focuses on accurate, high-quality administrative support across CTP, Workers' Compensation and Employer Liability matters for major clients.

You will draft documents, manage diaries, invoices and costs agreements, and coordinate with clients and legal staff. A minimum of five years’ legal secretarial experience and proficiency in dictation are essential.