For clients requiring a standout Legal Secretary recruitment partner and for candidates looking for Legal Secretary job in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane
We recruit Legal Secretaries across all practice areas, including litigation, property, corporate, commercial, insurance, and family law. Whether you need junior support or a seasoned senior secretary, we provide candidates with strong legal knowledge, initiative, and technical expertise.
Our consultants conduct in-depth interviews to evaluate experience with legal processes, terminology, and systems such as Affinity, Aderant, Actionstep, Open Practice, LEAP, Elite 3E, or iManage. We also assess candidates on their document formatting, proofreading, and ability to handle court documents, briefs, and correspondence accurately and efficiently.
Recruiting a Legal Secretary through MJD Recruitment begins with a consultative discussion to understand your legal team’s workflow, personalities, and file volume. Our consultants then identify and assess candidates based on their technical legal skills, typing speed, software proficiency, and ability to support fee earners in a fast-paced, detail-focused environment. Whether you require a Legal Secretary for a specialist practice area or a broader support role, we take a tailored approach to ensure each candidate aligns with your team’s needs, culture, and the demands of your practice.
Yes, absolutely. MJD Recruitment specialises in sourcing Legal Secretaries with experience across a wide range of legal fields and firm structures — from boutique practices to mid-sized firms and top-tier global law firms. We tailor every search to your firm’s specific needs, whether you require expertise in corporate law, litigation, property, family, or banking and finance. Our consultants draw on deep industry knowledge and an extensive legal support network to identify candidates with the right technical skills, software experience, and understanding of relevant legal processes. We take the time to ensure each candidate not only meets your technical requirements but also aligns with your team’s culture and workflow.
We always have a range of Legal Secretary opportunities available in Sydney, depending on the needs of our clients. These roles span from junior to senior positions across boutique, mid-tier, and top-tier law firms, supporting a variety of practice areas including corporate, litigation, property, family, and banking and finance. Some opportunities are advertised on our website under Current Jobs, while others remain unlisted due to client confidentiality. The best way to stay informed is to submit your resume and register with MJD Recruitment, allowing our consultants to match you with roles that align with your experience, expertise, and career goals within the legal sector.
MJD Recruitment can help you find Legal Secretary roles that align with your legal specialisation by taking a personalised and consultative approach. Through in-depth interviews, we assess your experience, technical skills, and preferred practice areas — whether that’s corporate law, litigation, property, family, or banking and finance. We also gain detailed insight from our clients during briefings to understand their team structures, culture, and the specific expertise they require. This enables us to match you with firms — from boutique to top-tier — where your background and skill set will be most valued. By registering with MJD Recruitment, you’ll have access to both advertised and confidential opportunities tailored to your legal experience and career goals.
Yes. We place Legal Secretaries in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Our consultants in each city have strong connections with leading firms and can help you explore roles that may not be publicly advertised.
Legal Secretary job requirements can vary depending on the size and structure of the firm, but typically include strong administrative, technical, and communication skills to effectively support fee earners and partners. Common requirements include advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal practice management systems such as Affinity, Aderant, LEAP, Elite 3E, or iManage; fast and accurate typing and document formatting skills; and a solid understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and document preparation. Attention to detail, confidentiality, and excellent time management are essential, as is the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment. While entry-level roles may only require some administrative experience and an interest in the legal field, more senior positions generally require several years of experience supporting lawyers or partners within specific practice areas.
