At a Glance
- Tasks: Support various legal teams with diary management, document preparation, and client reporting.
- Company: Join McCabes, a leading Australian law firm known for its culture and values.
- Benefits: Flexible work environment, career growth opportunities, and commitment to professional development.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace focused on integrity, excellence, and courage.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team making a real impact in the legal field.
- Qualifications: 2+ years as a legal secretary with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
McCabes is an Australian Commercial, Government, and Insurance law firm with a reputation for providing high quality, timely legal services. Balanced with a strong internal emphasis on culture and values, we combine innovation with commercial savviness to deliver rewarding outcomes to all our clients.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced float legal secretary to join the team on a full-time basis. Based in our Sydney CBD office, this role provides the opportunity to work with and support a variety of practice groups in person across our Sydney offices and remotely to our national offices as required with key duties including:
- Daily reception cover
- Diary management
- Preparing legal documents
- Billing and client reporting
- Opening and closing files
About you
To be successful in this role you will be an experienced legal secretary with exposure to a variety of different areas of law. In addition to this, you will ideally have:
- A minimum 2 years' legal secretary experience
- Previous experience in a float position (preferred but not essential)
- Previous experience supporting fee earners at all levels
- Experience using iManage and Aderant (preferred but not essential)
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks
- Ability to work independently and part of a team
- Ability to draft correspondence and documents
What we offer
In return, we offer the opportunity to grow your career within a talented team, supported by a flexible, inclusive, and forward-thinking workplace. Our culture is built on our core values - integrity, excellence, and courage and we are committed to providing genuine opportunities for professional development and progression.
Accessibility and inclusion
We are committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment experience. If you need any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us.
Agency submissions
We are not accepting applications submitted by recruitment agencies for this position unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of our human resources team. Candidate profiles or resumes forwarded to principals, hiring managers, or other employees will not constitute an introduction to McCabes for this role or any future roles.
To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.
If you would like further information on the role, please email us.
Float Legal Secretary in Sydney employer: McCabes Lawyers
McCabes Lawyers is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture in the heart of Sydney where collaboration and mentorship thrive. With a focus on professional growth, employees are encouraged to develop their skills while managing a diverse caseload in both private and public sectors, making it a rewarding environment for those passionate about institutional torts.
