Legal Secretary

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Legal Secretaries at WK:
We do things differently here. Our Legal Secretaries are valued members of the team, playing an important role in the success of the practice and the client experience we deliver. Working alongside an experienced Senior Administrator, you'll be supported to build your skills, develop your knowledge of litigation processes, and become a trusted member of a high-performing team.
With a flexible working model, you'll enjoy a balance of autonomy and collaboration while supporting a busy and growing General Liability practice.

About the role:
Join our General Liability team in a varied and fast-paced Legal Secretary role, supporting a Partner and team of lawyers while working closely alongside a Senior Administrator. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to further develop their legal support career within a collaborative environment where you'll have the chance to learn, contribute and grow.

In this role, you'll:

• Partner with a Senior Administrator to support the day-to-day operations of a busy litigation practice.
• Prepare, format and manage a range of legal documents and correspondence.
• Assist with billing, invoice preparation, financial administration and client reporting requirements.
• Coordinate diaries, meetings, travel arrangements and key matter deadlines.
• Support court processes, including document preparation, filings and matter administration.
• Maintain accurate client and matter information across legal systems.
• Liaise with lawyers, clients, barristers, experts and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the practice through proactive administrative support.

 What you bring

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant or similar legal support professional.
• Experience within litigation is highly regarded.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership of your work.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Strong communication skills and confidence building relationships with stakeholders.
• Familiarity with legal billing processes and practice management systems.

Why join WK?At Wotton Kearney, we're building a workplace where people can do great work, grow their careers and be themselves. 

What we offer: 

• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Career development through mentoring, training, conferences and ongoing learning.
• A collaborative and supportive culture where people genuinely enjoy working together. 
• Generous parental leave, purchased leave and wellbeing support programs. 
• Home office allowances, education assistance and Employee Assistance Program access. 
• Opportunities to give back through charity partnerships and community initiatives. 
• Work with one of Australia's leading insurance and risk law firm.
• Be part of an innovative firm leading the way in legal technology and AI  

How to apply: Please navigate via the “apply now” link.We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace at Wotton Kearney. As part of our dedication to accessibility, we strive to support candidates with disabilities throughout the interview process.

If you require any accommodations or assistance during the application and interview stages please contact Katarina Mali, Talent Acquisition Business Partner on *************@wottonkearney.com

Important note to recruitment agenciesWotton Kearney only considers agency submissions from agencies we've directly contacted through our Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward resumes or profiles directly to Wotton Kearney Partners, hiring managers, or other employees. Introductions are only established upon acceptance by our Talent Acquisition team. We reserve the right to retain any unsolicited CV's received outside of this process without incurring any associated fees.