Legal Secretary — Sydney, Sydney Region
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Join S&A Law as a Legal Secretary. This is a unique opportunity to combine top-tier legal secretarial skills with hands-on experience making a genuine difference in someone’s daily work. S&A Law Pty Ltd (ABN: 25 166 622 500) is seeking a reliable, detail-focused Legal Secretary to join our busy Sydney practice. We are a boutique law firm with a strong focus on litigation, commercial, and intellectual property law. This is a full-time position supporting the principal lawyer and legal team with high-quality administrative, secretarial and organisational support. Flexibility within the span of hours 7:00 am to 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday is essential, as daily requirements may vary depending on court and client commitments. Benefits: Competitive salary package ($75,000 - $80,000 plus super) Stable full-time position in a supportive, inclusive firm Opportunity to apply both legal and secretarial skills in a meaningful role Work directly with experienced lawyers on varied and interesting legal matters Long-term career growth potential within a professional team environment Tasks and responsibilities: Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents and correspondence including contracts, court forms, and client letters, ensuring accuracy and adherence to procedural requirements Take and transcribe dictation when required, and assist with editing and document collation Manage the principal lawyer's diary, including scheduling client appointments, court dates, and coordinating travel and meeting arrangements Arrange and facilitate in-person and virtual meetings, ensuring the principal lawyer has access to necessary materials to support full participation Liaise with clients, counsel, courts, and external parties in a professional and timely manner to obtain or provide required information Respond to incoming calls and emails, redirect enquiries appropriately, and support day-to-day communication across the firm Maintain and update electronic and paper-based filing systems, ensuring accurate records are kept and confidentiality is maintained at all times Assist in the preparation of meeting materials, client file notes, reports, and case summaries Manage incoming and outgoing mail, scanning, document filing, and general file management tasks Support administrative functions such as invoicing, basic bookkeeping tasks, and coordinating office supplies and systems Undertake other administrative and secretarial duties as directed, in support of the legal team and broader practice operations Qualifications & Experience Certificate III or IV in Legal Services or equivalent practical experience in a legal secretarial role Strong understanding of legal procedures and document preparation Familiarity with legal software, such as, ActionStep and NetDocuments Excellent written and verbal communication skills, high attention to detail, and strong organisational abilities Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines in a busy legal environment About the Company S&A Law (https://sandalaw.com.au) is a boutique law firm based in Sydney's CBD, delivering tailored, high-quality advice in litigation, intellectual property, and commercial law. We pride ourselves on practical, accessible service, strong client relationships, and a supportive, professional workplace. Our team is collaborative and values-focused, and this role offers the opportunity to play a key part in supporting both our legal services and our commitment to inclusion.

Applications close Sunday, 1 June 2025
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