Part-Time Legal Secretary - 3 Days Per Week

Part-time Legal Secretary opportunities are rare, and this one is truly exceptional. Don't miss out!

Join a prestigious global law firm as a Legal Secretary, supporting one of their Senior Partners in a part-time job share arrangement with the Complex Financial Transactions and Debt team. You’ll be involved in both national and international high-profile matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Legal Team: Assist lawyers with daily tasks by actively managing emails, scheduling appointments, organising travel, processing expenses, and resolving any arising issues.
• Document Preparation: Draft and prepare correspondence, presentation materials, and other documents; handle scanning, copying, and printing tasks.
• File Management: Ensure all emails and hard copy documents are accurately organised and filed promptly.
• Client Onboarding: Facilitate the onboarding of new clients and matters, ensure compliance through conflict checks and anti-money laundering verifications, and prepare engagement letters.
• Client Relationship Management: Provide excellent client service by maintaining strong relationships, understanding client needs, organising client events, and coordinating with the Business Development team.
• Billing Support: Assist with client billing using the firm's Aderant system, maintain invoicing standards, support client reporting, and process third-party invoices, trust funds, and BACS authorisations.
• PA Team Support: Offer assistance to the PA team as needed.

About You:
To be considered for this role, you should have:

• At least 4 years' experience as a Legal Secretary in a similar practice area within a commercial law firm
• Previous experience in a job-share role is beneficial 
• Experience with practice management, expense tracking and file management software (ideally you'll have experience with Aderant)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to effectively engage with diverse clients and stakeholders, displaying confidence in communication.
• Strong written communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent ability to manage multiple priorities and stay organised.
• Full unrestricted working rights in Australia.
• Career Legal Secretary - sorry, this role is not open to law students.

This is a unique part-time opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment. Apply now to be considered.