Legal Secretary / Administrator - Leading Criminal Law Firm

Talent International, a leading Australian recruitment firm, have been engaged by our long standing client, a leading Criminal Law Practice. We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Secretary/Legal Administrator to join their growing Sydney team.

• Role Title: Legal Secretary
• Opportunity: Permanent Career Opportunity
• Location: Sydney CBD (please note this is an ‘in office’ role)
• Salary: $75,000 – $94,775 inclusive of super per year
• Client Industry: Criminal Law Practice
• Start Date: ASAP
• Interview Process: 2 round of interviews

Role Details:

• Our client is a market leader in the industry, providing exceptional representation to people facing serious criminal charges.
• With offices across Australia the firm is dedicated to expanding its reach and delivering the highest quality in legal representation.
• As a full-time Legal Secretary, you will work closely with our lawyers to manage files, coordinate client matters, and handle day-to-day administrative tasks.
• Your contributions will be key in maintaining high-quality service for our clients and ensuring seamless file management processes.
• Your role responsibilities will include client liaison including; handle new client calls and enquiries, Send callback requests to the legal team and coordinating documentation requests for potential new clients.
• Your responsibilities will also include file maintenance and matter management such as; drafting initial letters and cost disclosures, managing data entry and updates in practice management systems, maintain iManage files and diarise relevant dates, Submit online Notices of Acting and arrange AVL bookings, visits, or conferences, Coordinate with agents, clients, and experts for appointments, Assist with diary management and financial oversight for matters, including chasing retainers and processing payments, Submit Legal Aid claim applications, request extensions, and assist with file outcomes and invoicing, Upload briefs of evidence, arrange transcripts and interpreters as needed, Handle general file maintenance, including scanning, reporting emails, and preparing final letters and invoices, and monitor diaries to ensure retainers are in place and direct file closures for archiving

Required Skills and Experiences:

• While prior legal secretary experience is preferred, our client welcomes applications from candidates with proven administrative or secretarial backgrounds.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in a legal secretary or administrative/secretarial role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and stakeholders, and a dedication to providing high-level support to lawyers and clients.
• A proactive work ethic and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently in a busy team environment

To Apply:

If this sounds like your next opportunity or you would like to hear more, please ‘apply now’ and submit your resume!

For more information or a confidential discussion please contact Angus Bick at Talent International – angus.bick@talentinternational.com