About this role
As a legal secretary, you will provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to legal staff delivering criminal, family, and civil law services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. You will work as part of an integrated and supportive legal team that includes junior and senior lawyers, administrative staff, and client service officers.
Your key responsibilities
Assist with logging client information, including court dates, in internal data systems
Provide legal secretarial and file management support across criminal, family, and civil law matters
Prepare documentation for briefing Counsel and other professionals, including collation and delivery
Communicate with clients, including arranging appointments and follow-ups
Manage Victoria Legal Aid grant applications within the ATLAS system, including invoices
Maintain accurate filing of client documents and reports
Stay up to date with legal procedures and issues impacting Aboriginal communities
Support reception duties, including answering calls and assisting walk-in clients
Perform other administrative tasks as directed within skills and capabilities
About you
Demonstrated experience as a legal secretary
Strong skills in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to learn internal systems quickly
Professional communication skills and a courteous phone manner
Ability to work effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
Commitment to social justice and culturally safe practice
We offer
17.5% Leave Loading
5 additional days of annual leave on top of the standard 20 days
Generous salary packaging up to $15,900 via Maxxia
Opportunity to work alongside a passionate, culturally committed team
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
A supportive, inclusive, and culturally safe workplace environment
To apply
Please submit your application using the subject line: Application for Legal Secretary