At a Glance
- Tasks: Support family lawyers by managing files, diaries, and client communications.
- Company: Dynamic boutique Family Law firm in Brisbane CBD with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Flexible work arrangements, paid parental leave, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Join a warm team that values your contributions and offers career development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in clients' lives while growing your legal career.
- Qualifications: 2+ years as a legal secretary, proactive, organised, and client-focused.
The predicted salary is between 68202 - 83358 $ per year.
Are you an experienced Legal Secretary looking for a role where your contribution matters, your strengths are recognised, and your work genuinely helps people? If you thrive in a fast-paced client-focused legal environment, this could be the perfect next step.
Who are we? We are a dynamic specialist boutique Family Law firm located in Brisbane CBD. Our tight-knit team takes pride in delivering excellent legal advice and representation, paired with exceptional client service. Our clients are exclusively private and come from diverse backgrounds, including professional executives, entrepreneurs, small business owners and more. The work we do is interesting and varied, encompassing everything from collaborative matters to trial work.
Why You Will Love Working With Us
- The opportunity to work with high performing, supportive leaders and senior staff who are genuinely interested in your growth and development, and who provide regular feedback and mentoring.
- A genuinely warm, cohesive team culture.
- Meaningful benefits and programs to support you to achieve your goals (e.g. paid parental leave, staff wellbeing program, flexible work arrangements).
- Ongoing training, development and mentorship.
- Regular workshops, team events and well-being initiatives.
This is not a “just typing and filing” role. You’ll be a key part of the engine room that supports high performing fast paced family lawyers.
All about you
- You ideally are an experienced legal secretary (ideally 2+ years in a law firm, family law highly regarded).
- Proactive, organised, and able to anticipate what needs to be done.
- Confident in managing files, deadlines, and busy solicitor diaries.
- Warm, professional and client focused.
- Skilled in MS Office suite and comfortable with dictation/transcription.
- Someone with initiative, a strong work ethic and excellent attention to detail.
- A team player with a positive, solutions-focused attitude.
If you enjoy being the go-to support person who keeps everything running smoothly — you’ll feel right at home.
What Your Role Will Involve
Your day will include but not limited to the following:
- Preparing, editing and formatting correspondence and Court documents.
- Managing diaries, appointments and client communications.
- Collating briefs and disclosure.
- Conducting property and company searches.
- Drafting basic documents and letters.
- Managing electronic files and inbox organization.
- Ensuring clients feel supported and well looked after.
- General office duties and team support functions.
Every day is different, and your contribution will be genuinely appreciated. Competitive salary offered for the right candidate, commensurate with experience.
Legal Secretary in Brisbane employer: O'Reilly Shaw Lawyers
Join our dynamic boutique Family Law firm in the heart of Brisbane CBD, where your role as a Legal Secretary is pivotal to our success. We pride ourselves on a supportive and cohesive team culture that fosters professional growth through ongoing training and mentorship, alongside meaningful benefits like flexible work arrangements and a staff wellbeing program. Here, your contributions are valued, and you’ll be part of a high-performing team dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services to a diverse clientele.
