Senior Legal Secretary - Streamline Litigation & Client Care

Merthyr Law; Brisbane; In loco; AUD 85.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Merthyr Law, a Brisbane boutique firm, seeks an experienced Senior Legal Secretary to support our legal team with high‑level administrative tasks and client service. You will manage document preparation, progress matters, deadlines and file discipline, while coordinating with solicitors, clients and courts.

The role requires autonomy, strong organisation, and a proactive approach to improving processes. This is a senior, trusted position offering varied work and professional development within a

Competenze

• Substantial experience in a senior legal assistant or legal secretary role, with the confidence to work independently.
• Experience supporting senior lawyers or multiple fee earners and managing varied workflows.
• Strong organisational skills and a demonstrated ability to prioritise, meet strict deadlines and follow matters through.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong proofreading ability and attention to detail.
• Advanced Microsoft Word and Outlook skills, with experience using legal practice, document‑management or billing systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the discretion to handle sensitive client matters professionally.
• Experience in estate planning and litigation, or the ability and willingness to develop across these areas.
• A practical, solutions‑focused approach and the initiative to improve existing processes.

Mansioni

• Receive client instructions and prepare, format and proofread legal documents, statements, court documents, briefs and correspondence.
• Action instructions and assist solicitors with the day‑to‑day progression of litigation and other legal matters.
• Take ownership of files, monitor progress, anticipate next steps and follow matters through to completion.
• Manage diaries, meetings, critical dates, deadlines and follow‑up actions.
• Maintain accurate file and matter records, including document control, matter opening and closing, and archiving.
• Liaise professionally with clients, barristers, courts, other law firms, advisers and relevant third parties.
• Assist with court filings, searches, lodgements, billing, cost updates and matter data as required.
• Recognise sensitive or complex enquiries, potential delays and risks, and escalate them promptly to the relevant solicitor.
• Manage competing priorities, support colleagues and identify opportunities to improve systems, processes and client service.

Descrizione del lavoro

Merthyr Law, a Brisbane boutique firm, seeks an experienced Senior Legal Secretary to support our legal team with high‑level administrative tasks and client service. You will manage document preparation, progress matters, deadlines and file discipline, while coordinating with solicitors, clients and courts.

The role requires autonomy, strong organisation, and a proactive approach to improving processes. This is a senior, trusted position offering varied work and professional development within a