EXPERIENCED LEGAL SECRETARY

About the role

We have a great opportunity for a Legal Secretary to support our dynamic legal team. The successful candidate will be employed on a full-time basis joining our support team.

Key responsibilities

• Managing reception, client inquiries, and client reporting.

• Drafting, editing, and dispatching legal correspondence, emails, and court documents.

• Coordinating court filings and arranging the service of documents.

• Managing complex calendars, appointments, and court dates.

• Overseeing document management across both physical and electronic filing systems.

• Opening, maintaining, and closing client files.

• Handling legal billing and accounting tasks, including receipting trust deposits, entering disbursements/sundry accounts, and submitting payment requisitions.

• Coordinating couriers and general office logistics.

About you

• Prior experience as a Legal Secretary (minimum 5 years preferred; criminal law experience highly regarded).

• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft 365 (advanced calendar and data management) and legal practice management software (Actionstep or similar preferred).

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Polished verbal and written communication skills.

• A strong work ethic, high degree of initiative, and a genuine commitment to supporting both clients and the broader legal team.

About us

Porter Scudds is a dynamic and forward-thinking criminal law firm. We embrace new technologies and AI-Assisted Workflow. We provide a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment where your technical expertise in legal administration, workflow management, and advanced office software will directly impact our daily operations.

What We Offer

• Remuneration: Highly competitive salary package paying up to $100,000 base salary (commensurate with experience) plus superannuation and productivity bonuses.

• Culture & Community: A supportive, team-first culture with regular staff meetings, social drinks, and milestone celebrations.

• Professional Support: Direct access to an experienced team, a comprehensive Administrative Manual, and assistance from part-time law clerks, a junior secretary, and a bookkeeper.

• Growth & Learning: Dedicated training and development opportunities to elevate your skillset.

• Work-Life Balance: A focus on sustainable professional longevity alongside a fulfilling personal life.