Legal Secretary - Disputes

People2people are working with one of Australia’s top ten leading commercial law firms. With offices across Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, and Canberra, their team of 700+ partners and staff is driven by a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes. The firm prides themselves on fostering a dynamic and supportive workplace where professionalism meets genuine collaboration. At the heart of everything they do is their dedication to client success. The firm are not just about providing legal solutions, but empowering businesses to thrive. This unwavering focus on value is what continues to set them apart.

The Role:
 
An exciting opportunity has become available for a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Secretary to join our dynamic Disputes Team, working closely with four Partners. This role offers a chance to be part of a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your organisational skills and legal support expertise will be highly valued.
 
Responsibilities include:
 

• Liaising with clients and team members to keep communication clear and resolve queries efficiently.
• Drafting, reviewing, and formatting legal documents and correspondence with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Managing billing tasks, including invoicing, tracking billable hours, processing payments, and handling queries.
• Opening, maintaining, and closing electronic files, ensuring everything is organised and up to date.
• Providing admin support, including diary and email management, scheduling meetings, and arranging travel.
• Preparing court documents, bundles, and briefs, ensuring they are properly formatted and organised.
• Handling confidential information with care and professionalism.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A positive attitude and the ability to juggle tasks for multiple fee earners.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, especially Word and PowerPoint, with working knowledge of Excel and a typing speed of 60+ wpm.
• Experience with document management and billing systems like FileSite and Aderant Expert, or similar.
• Strong organisational and file management skills.
• A team player who works well with others.
• Proactive and able to work independently when needed. 

• Be Part of Something Big: Join a growing commercial law firm focussed on delivering the highest quality legal services.
• Career Growth: Unlock clear growth trajectories with access to mentoring, leadership opportunities, and challenging projects.
• Exciting Variety: Work on diverse matters across various practise areas for a range of high-profile clients.
• Work Your Way: Flexible working options so you can achieve balance in your professional and personal life.
• Be Valued:  From wellness programs to social events, we’re serious about creating a supportive, inclusive environment.

Courtney Rice

courtneyr@people2people.com.au

(08) 8317 4802

South Australia