Legal Secretary | Litigation — Sydney CBD, Sydney

Permanent opportunity - Legal Secretary (Litigation) - Sydney CBD - $80k-$88.5k - 5 days in office Your new company A leading Intellectual Property firm is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join their Commercial and Litigation team. Please note: You must be an Australian citizen, have Permanent Residency, or have FULL working rights with no restrictions to apply for this role. Your new role Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support, including managing phone calls, emails, and travel arrangements. Assist in preparing, editing, formatting, and proofreading basic legal documents, correspondence, and court forms. Support lawyers in creating presentations. Coordinate the filing and service of legal documents across various courts. Organise and manage electronic files. Prepare briefs, bundles, and other documents for court hearings. Efficiently manage matters opening and closing, including conflict checks, setting up the practice management system, ensuring accurate client information, drafting cost agreements, and capturing deadlines. Handle monthly billing processes. Schedule court dates and proactively follow up on outstanding document requests. What you'll need to succeed Extensive experience in a similar role Experience in litigation is essential Enthusiastic and proactive. Proficient in litigious processes, including court document filing and a solid understanding of court procedures. Excellent administrative skills with high proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Strong attention to detail, highly organised, and able to prioritise tasks effectively. Outstanding written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. A team player who enjoys collaborating with others. Professional telephone etiquette. What you'll get in return Hybrid working policy A collaborative and non-hierarchical office What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. 2923224

Applications close Sunday, 8 June 2025
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