Senior Legal Secretary — Wills & Estates Litigation

Engage Personnel; Sydney; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Engage Personnel is seeking a Senior Legal Secretary to join the Wills & Estates Litigation team in Sydney. The successful candidate will provide high-level secretarial support, manage diaries and deadlines, and assist with litigation documents in a boutique firm that values professionalism and quality.

You should have at least 4 years of legal secretarial experience, litigation exposure, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach to support a fast-paced practice in a Sydney CBD environment.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of legal secretarial experience in a law firm.
• Previous litigation experience is essential; Wills & Estates exposure preferred.
• Strong document preparation, diary management and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, solutions-focused with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident liaison with clients, counsel, courts and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level secretarial support to up to two Solicitors.
• Manage diaries, appointments, court dates and deadlines.
• Prepare and format legal correspondence and court documents.
• Maintain electronic files and ensure matter progression.
• Liaise with clients, counsel, courts and external stakeholders.
• Assist with briefs, filing and other litigation processes.
• Prioritize competing tasks and support team needs.
• Support day-to-day operation of a busy legal practice.

Skills

Legal secretarial

Litigation experience

Diary management

Document preparation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Long-term commitment

Job description

Engage Personnel is seeking a Senior Legal Secretary to join the Wills & Estates Litigation team in Sydney. The successful candidate will provide high-level secretarial support, manage diaries and deadlines, and assist with litigation documents in a boutique firm that values professionalism and quality.

You should have at least 4 years of legal secretarial experience, litigation exposure, and a proactive, detail-oriented approach to support a fast-paced practice in a Sydney CBD environment.