Legal Secretary / Personal Assistant

Legal Secretary / Personal Assistant

To 4 barristers at the Victorian Bar – Aickin Chambers — Part-Time (4 Days per Week)

This is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of a busy set of chambers, ideal for someone who thrives on managing competing priorities and enjoys being the person who keeps everything running smoothly.

About the Role

Working four days per week from chambers, you will provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to four barristers, ensuring the day-to-day operation of chambers runs efficiently and professionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Diary and appointment management for four barristers

• Audio dictation and document production

• Brief management, filing, and document organisation

• Book-keeping and financial record-keeping

• Reception duties, including greeting clients and visitors

• Managing incoming and outgoing telephone calls

• Ordering of stationery, supplies, and other chambers requirements

• General day-to-day administration and coordination of chambers

About You

• Proven experience in a legal secretarial or personal assistant role (experience within a barristers' chambers or law firm highly regarded)

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and document management systems

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including the preparation and maintenance of spreadsheets

• Excellent audio typing and dictation skills

• Exceptional organisational skills with strong attention to detail

• A professional, discreet, and personable manner

• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise tasks, and manage competing deadlines

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

What's on Offer

• A supportive and professional working environment at the Victorian Bar

• Variety across secretarial, administrative, and office management functions

• Four days per week — an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a genuine work/life balance