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Legal Secretary

Hays Canberra, Australia
Posted 2 days ago Permanent Competitive

Legal Secretary

Hays Canberra, Australia
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Join a nationally recognised law firm at an exciting stage of growth Your new company
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced Legal Secretary to join a leading national law firm as it continues to strengthen and expand its footprint in Canberra.Supporting a respected Special Counsel and Senior Associate, this role offers the chance to move beyond traditional legal secretarial duties and become a key contributor to the growth and success of a developing local practice. This is an ideal opportunity for a proactive and commercially minded legal support professional who enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders and taking ownership in a dynamic environment.
Your new role
Working in a trusted one-on-one capacity with a Special Counsel, you will provide high-level administrative and legal support while helping to establish and enhance the firm's presence in the Canberra market.Your responsibilities will include:
  • Complex diary and inbox management.
  • Preparation, drafting and formatting of legal documentation and correspondence.
  • Matter management and file administration.
  • Coordinating meetings, travel arrangements and stakeholder engagement.
  • Billing, timesheet management and client reporting.
  • Liaising confidently with clients, counsel, courts and external stakeholders.
  • Supporting business development initiatives, events and client activities.
  • Providing operational support as the Canberra office continues its growth trajectory.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will be a polished and experienced Legal Secretary with a strong track record of supporting senior legal practitioners within a law firm environment.You will bring:
  • Extensive experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant.
  • Previous experience supporting a Partner, Special Counsel or senior legal practitioner.
  • Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office and document production capabilities.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work autonomously.
  • A genuine desire to contribute to a growing practice and be part of a success story.
What you'll get in return
This is a rare opportunity to join a highly regarded national firm during an exciting period of expansion. You will work closely with an accomplished Special Counsel, gain exposure to high-quality legal work and play an influential role in supporting the growth of the Canberra office.
In return, you will enjoy:
  • A competitive salary package.
  • The opportunity to work with a nationally recognised firm.
  • A collaborative and supportive culture.
  • Long-term career development opportunities.
  • The chance to make a meaningful impact within a growing Canberra practice.
What you need to do now
If you're an experienced Legal Secretary seeking a career-defining opportunity with a national firm committed to growth, we would love to hear from you. Click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Emma on 02 6112 7660.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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Sydney, Australia
12100 Employees HR & Recruitment

About us

At Hays, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. You are at the heart of everything we do. With over 50 years’ experience and a workforce of more than 10,000 people across 32 countries, we collectively put our customers, at the heart of everything we do.

Drawing on knowledge that’s unique to our scale, our commitment to understanding your needs and our ability to meaningfully innovate we are more than just a specialist recruitment business. By providing advice, insights and expertise on issues you face in today’s fast paced world of work, we’ll help you make the right decisions for tomorrow.

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Providing an unmatched breadth of jobs across industries and professions whilst leveraging our knowledge, employer relationships, learning opportunities and support, we can offer you roles that challenge and excite you.

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