Senior Legal Secretary - Wills & Estates (Cronulla)

About the role

An award-winning law firm is seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Legal Secretary to join its Wills & Estates team at its beachside Cronulla office. The role suits an experienced legal support professional with a strong background in estate planning and estate administration, working in a client-focused, collaborative environment. You will provide high-level secretarial and administrative support across a varied range of matters, with autonomy to manage your workflow.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high-level secretarial and administrative support to the Wills & Estates team
• Draft, review and prepare correspondence and legal documents
• Assist with estate planning documentation, probate and estate administration matters
• Liaise with clients, courts, solicitors and barristers
• Manage diaries, appointments, deadlines and client communications
• Undertake audio/dictaphone typing and document management
• Assist with file management, billing and accounts
• Provide general administrative support as required

Required profile

• Proven experience supporting solicitors in Wills & Estates and/or Estate Planning
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail and document accuracy
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Professional, efficient and client-focused approach
• Ability to work autonomously in a collaborative team
• Initiative, proactive problem-solving and a positive attitude

What we offer

• Work alongside an experienced Wills & Estates team in a supportive environment, with opportunities for growth
• Regular social events, team recognition and a Christmas/New Year shutdown
• Flexible working arrangements, negotiable, with onsite parking and public transport nearby
• Beachside office with onsite gym, pool and sauna, wellness walks and an Employee Assistance Program
• A bonus day off if your birthday falls on a workday
• Office hours of 8.30 am to 5.00 pm with a one-hour lunch break

To apply, send your CV and cover letter by email to the firm's careers contact.