Legal Secretary – Employment

• Support a high-profile Employment & Disputes practice
• Join a global law firm with excellent benefits and career pathways
• Strong billing, document production and client-facing focus

Company Benefits

• Work within a highly regarded disputes and employment practice
• Stunning Harbour view, CBD office location
• Exposure to complex, high-quality matters
• Supportive team culture with clear frameworks and expectations
• Professional development and long-term career stability
• Modern systems, processes and flexible working ethos

Are you a proactive Legal Secretary looking for a career-defining role within Employment and Dispute Resolution?
This opportunity would suit a polished, detail-driven legal secretary who enjoys supporting multiple fee earners in a fast-paced, professional environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.

You will be joining a well-established Employment practice within a broader Dispute Resolution group, known for its collaborative culture, strong client relationships and complex matters.

Who will they be supporting? You will provide end-to-end secretarial and administrative support to Partners and Associates within the Employment team, working closely with colleagues across Dispute Resolution and Insolvency.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will be:

• Managing high-volume monthly billing, financial reporting and client-specific invoice requirements
• Drafting, editing and formatting legal correspondence, court documents and presentations
• Diary management, travel coordination and meeting organisation
• Matter intake, conflict searches and file management
• Time entry, expense reconciliation and narrative preparation
• Acting as a key client contact and supporting business development activities
• Assisting with client events, functions and internal projects

Do you have the following skillset?

• Previous experience in a legal or professional services secretarial role
• Confidence supporting multiple fee earners in a busy practice
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication, organisation and client service skills
• SAP experience advantageous but not essential
• Legal or business qualification desirable

If this sounds like an opportunity you would like to explore please apply now or contact Erica Brown on ebrown@mjdrecruitment.com.au or 0400 111 741 for a confidential discussion.