Senior Legal Secretary | Personal Injury | Public Liability | Hybrid Role
- Provide high-level legal and administrative support to a supervising solicitor in a public liability team.
- Draft legal documents, manage files and deadlines, coordinate diaries, and liaise with clients and other legal professionals.
- Bring substantial personal injury legal support experience, strong organisational and communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Legal Secretary to join a well-established and rapidly growing national law firm within its Melbourne Public Liability team.
With over 35 years of industry experience and offices across Australia, this firm has built a strong reputation within the personal injury sector. Known for its down-to-earth culture, collaborative environment and genuine investment in its people, this is an opportunity to join a team where you can build a long-term career.
If you enjoy working in a busy legal environment, take pride in providing exceptional support and want to be part of a team that genuinely values its people, this could be the opportunity for you!
What's in it for you?
- Flexible Working Arrangements: Enjoy flexibility and a workplace that recognises the importance of work-life balance.
- Genuine Career Development: Access ongoing training, professional development and opportunities to progress your career.
- Supportive Team Culture: Join a friendly, approachable and collaborative team where your contribution is recognised.
- National Firm: Be part of an established and growing organisation with a strong presence across Australia.
- Meaningful Work: Work within the personal injury sector, supporting matters that make a genuine difference to everyday Australians.
- Long-Term Stability: Secure a permanent opportunity within a progressive and expanding legal practice.
The Role
Working closely with the supervising Solicitor, you will play an integral role in the day-to-day operations of the Public Liability team, providing high-level legal and administrative support.
Your responsibilities will include
- Providing comprehensive legal and administrative support to the supervising Solicitor.
- Drafting correspondence, applications, pleadings and other legal documentation.
- Preparing notices of claim and briefs to counsel.
- Managing diaries, appointments, conferences and meeting schedules.
- Liaising with clients, barristers, courts and medical practitioners.
- Maintaining electronic and physical files and ensuring matter workflows are accurately updated.
- Monitoring deadlines and ensuring matters progress efficiently.
- Assisting with practice management and identifying opportunities to improve workflows and processes.
- Supporting the wider team to ensure the smooth running of daily operations.
About You
You are an experienced Legal Secretary who takes pride in delivering exceptional support, has a proactive approach and thrives in a collaborative environment.
To be successful, you will ideally have
- 4–5+ years' experience within Plaintiff or Defendant Personal Injury Law.
- Exposure to motor vehicle accidents, workers compensation, public liability and/or common law industrial accident matters.
- Strong legal administration and document drafting skills.
- Excellent diary management and organisational capabilities.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Confident communication and interpersonal skills.
- Extensive client-facing experience and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues effectively.
- The ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a team environment.
- Proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite.
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary looking to join a firm that genuinely invests in its people.
You will be joining a supportive and inclusive environment with access to ongoing development, flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to grow alongside an expanding national practice
Please note: Applications from law students or candidates currently studying law will not be considered. Applicants must have prior legal support experience.
How to Apply
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For more information, contact Alana Collins on (03) 9077 7491 or email alana.collins@engagepersonnel.com.au.
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