Legal Secretary - General Insurance
Our client is a well-established corporate law firm with a strong reputation for both legal excellence and culture. They offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where teamwork is encouraged and initiative is recognised. With a genuine commitment to developing their people, this firm provides an environment where legal support professionals can thrive and build long-term careers.
The Role
Our client is seeking a dedicated, highly organised and proactive Legal Secretary to join their Melbourne-based General Insurance team. This is an excellent opportunity to support a large and collaborative team of partners, lawyers and clerks, working across a diverse range of insurance matters.
As one of two legal secretaries supporting the team, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the practice. Your responsibilities will include:
* Liaising with clients and internal stakeholders
* Diary management and travel arrangements
* Arranging medico-legal assessments and briefing counsel
* Preparing legal documents and court materials
* Drafting correspondence including emails, letters and memoranda
* Monthly billing and fee administration
* Managing electronic files and document management systems
* Coordinating client and team events
This role suits someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, has strong attention to detail and takes pride in providing high-quality support to legal professionals.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and PowerPoint, with working knowledge of Excel
* Experience using document management and billing/time recording systems (e.g. FileSite, Expert or similar)
* Proven ability to manage workflows for multiple fee earners
* A proactive, flexible and adaptable approach, with the ability to work autonomously
* A positive, team-focused attitude
* Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion about this role or to learn more about other career opportunities, please contact:
Brandon Sando | Recruitment Consultant
*************@empiregroup.com.au
Ref No: 29641
Brandon Sando is a Legal Support recruiter who recruits within the Melbourne market. He excels at helping candidates find opportunities that suit their professional goals. His connections with Boutique, Mid-Tier and National Law firms across Melbourne mean he can assist you with your next role, no matter what you are looking for. If this role doesn't sound like it's for you, please reach out to learn more about how Brandon can assist you with your career.
Please send your CV in Microsoft Word format.
At Empire Group, we value diversity and are committed to equitable recruitment. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and other underrepresented groups to apply. Our focus is on creating fair, accessible, and culturally safe recruitment processes that genuinely reflect and respect the communities we serve.