Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary
Seeking a dynamic and highly organised Legal Secretary to join our client's team. This role is crucial to the smooth operation of the practice, providing high-level administrative support to a team of lawyers. You will be a key point of contact for clients, ensuring they receive exceptional service while managing a variety of tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, handling enquiries and managing requests with professionalism. Liaise effectively with court registry staff, judge's associates, counsel, and other external parties.
• Prepare, format, and file Court documents for Local and Supreme Court matters. Compile comprehensive briefs for Counsel and manage document production and storage using LEAP.
• Proactively manage diaries, schedule appointments, and coordinate conferences for the legal team.
• Oversee the full life cycle of client files in LEAP, including opening, maintaining, and closing/archiving matters.
• Perform high-quality transcription of dictation, manage correspondence, and undertake general administrative duties as directed to support the wider team.

Skills & Experience Required:

• A minimum of 3 year's experience in a Legal Secretary position.
• Demonstrated experience in a busy legal environment; exposure to multiple practice areas is highly regarded.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) and experience with legal practice management software (LEAP preferred).
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with clients and stakeholders.
• Impeccable attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Proven time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• The ability to exercise complete discretion and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Certificate III or IV in Business Administration (Legal), highly regarded.
• Must have full working rights

What’s on Offer

• A permanent, full-time position in a well-established and respected firm.
• A supportive, collaborative, and professional team environment.
• Free parking

How to Apply

If you are a proactive and experienced Legal Secretary looking for your next challenge, apply online now!

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.