Senior Legal Secretary – Family Law (Complex Litigation)
Attractive salary package commensurate with experience + flexibility
A rare opportunity has become available for an experienced Senior Legal Secretary to join a highly regarded Family Law practice on the Central Coast. This position offers genuine involvement in complex financial family law matters and the opportunity to work directly with a respected Partner in a long-term, stable role.
The role
You will provide high-level legal and administrative support across a busy litigation practice, working on matters that regularly involve trusts, entities, disclosure management and high-net-worth property pools. Responsibilities include:
* File and workflow management across complex financial matters
* Drafting and preparation of affidavits, briefs, consent orders and subpoenas
* Collating and managing disclosure, including preparing section 50 schedules
* Court document preparation and coordination of hearing and mediation materials
* Liaising with counsel, clients and external stakeholders
* Managing the Partner's diary, email and deadlines
* Accurate dictation and document production
* eFiling through the Commonwealth Courts portal
* General practice administration and high-level legal support
About you
To be successful, you will have:
* 5+ years' experience as a Legal Secretary in Family Law
* Strong understanding of Family Court procedures and litigation processes
* Exposure to financial or property complexity or readiness to step into higher-level Family Law matters
* Excellent written communication and document formatting skills
* Professional client service approach with emotional maturity
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* A proactive mindset and ability to work with autonomy
* Experience using LEAP desirable
Why this role?
* Interesting, challenging work – not a basic support role
* Exposure to high-value litigation and complex financial matters
* Work closely with a respected and collaborative Partner
* Supportive, professional environment
* Long-term career security and stable workload
* Attractive salary package commensurate with experience
Apply
This opportunity is being managed on a confidential basis.
For a private discussion or to request further information, please apply now or contact:
Elyse Connor
Connected People – Legal Support Recruitment