Legal Secretary

Join a highly regarded Adelaide law firm as a Legal Secretary within their Commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal administrator looking to further their career in a collaborative, professional, and supportive environment.

About the Client

Our client is a well-established and respected law firm operating throughout metropolitan and regional South Australia. They place a strong emphasis on team values and workplace culture, ensuring employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to succeed. With a longstanding reputation for excellence and stability, they are committed to delivering outstanding service to South Australian businesses and individuals.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join the firm's Commercial team. Supporting a group of busy lawyers, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the practice through high-quality administrative and secretarial support.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Providing exceptional administrative and secretarial support to Partners and lawyers
• Preparing and formatting legal documents, contracts, correspondence and reports
• Managing diaries, appointments and meeting coordination
• Liaising professionally with clients and stakeholders via phone and email
• Opening and closing matters, electronic filing and file management
• Assisting with billing, time entry and finance administration
• Coordinating document execution and settlement requirements where required
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with firm procedures
• Attending team meetings and providing general administrative support

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Administrator within a commercial law environment
• Excellent document formatting and administrative skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills and the ability to quickly learn new systems
• Outstanding communication and client service skills
• A proactive, professional and team-focused approach
• Previous experience using Affinity software will be highly regarded

What the Client Offers

Our client offers a range of employment benefits designed to promote wellbeing, professional development and work-life balance, including:

• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Regular social events and team activities
• Beautiful offices located in the heart of the Adelaide CBD
• A stable, highly respected firm with genuine long-term career opportunities

If you're looking to take the next step in your legal administration career with a firm that genuinely values its people, APPLY NOW!

Successful candidates will be contacted by a DFP Recruitment Consultant.

For any questions regarding the role, please contact Megan at ***email_hidden***.

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