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

Senior Legal Secretary | Wills & Estates Litigation

An established boutique law firm in Sydney is seeking a highly capable Senior Legal Secretary to join its Wills & Estates Litigation team. This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced Solicitors on complex, challenging matters within a high-performing team that values quality, professionalism and strong support.

If you have a solid background in legal secretarial work and enjoy being the go-to person who keeps a busy practice running smoothly, this could be the perfect next step.

The opportunity

Working closely with up to two Solicitors, you will provide high-level secretarial and administrative support across a varied and complex Wills & Estates Litigation practice.

Your responsibilities will include

• Providing comprehensive legal secretarial support to up to two Solicitors.
• Managing diaries, appointments, court dates and deadlines.
• Preparing and formatting legal correspondence, court documents and other legal documentation.
• Managing electronic files, maintaining accurate records and ensuring matter progression.
• Liaising professionally with clients, counsel, courts and other external stakeholders.
• Assisting with the preparation of briefs, filing and other litigation-related processes.
• Proactively managing competing priorities and anticipating the needs of the team.
• Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of a busy and demanding legal practice.

About you

• At least 4 years of legal secretarial experience within a law firm.
• Previous litigation experience is essential, with Wills & Estates Litigation experience highly regarded.
• Strong document preparation, diary management and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage competing deadlines and work confidently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to liaise with a range of stakeholders.
• A genuine commitment to a long-term career in legal support.

What's on offer?

• Salary package of $120,000 depending on experience.
• The opportunity to work on complex and interesting Wills & Estates Litigation matters.
• Direct support to experienced Solicitors within a high-performing team.
• A full-time, permanent opportunity in a professional Sydney CBD environment.
• The chance to bring your expertise to a team that values capable, experienced legal support.
• A collaborative, social, and friendly office culture.

Please note this role is best suited to an established legal support professional rather than someone currently studying law or still developing their foundational secretarial experience.