Legal Secretary

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

Our growing

General Lines team is looking for an enthusiastic legal secretary to join the team on a full-time basis.

Your Main Duties Will Include

• Assisting with preparation of court documents
• Drafting correspondence
• File and matter management
• Diary management and arranging appointments
• Coordinating travel arrangements
• Time entry and monthly billing
• Client reporting; and
• General administrative duties

About You

To be successful in this role you will ideally have:

• A minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role or within a litigation practice
• 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
• Excellent client service skills
• Ability to work independently and part of a team
• Ability to draft correspondence and documents; and
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

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.

How To Apply

Please apply online with your CV and cover letter.

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 ***email_hidden***.

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 at ***email_hidden***.

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.