PA/Legal Secretary

Overview PA/LEGAL SECRETARY – WORKPLACE RELATIONS Hicksons| Hunt & Hunt is a commercial law firm that assists government, companies, organisations and individuals throughout Australia to create sustainable value through legal and commercial advice, services and solutions. With offices in Sydney, North Ryde, Newcastle and Griffith we work across geographies with smart technology to remain connected to our clients. We pride ourselves on energy and authenticity to drive client solutions, attract and develop talent and serve wider communities. With a strong history of providing exceptional legal advice, we consider ourselves to be visionary thought‑leaders who harness our experience and emerge as a market‑leading legal and advisory business. The TEAM Our team works on a wide range of workplace relations, employment law and safety matters, navigating complex legal issues with confidence and expertise. We cover industry updates, best‑practice and tailored prevention packages for bullying and harassment, with a focus on achieving favourable outcomes throughout the claims process. Our supportive and inclusive work culture, excellent professional development opportunities and commitment to client satisfaction make Hicksons an ideal environment to advance your career. Roles and Responsibilities Email and diary management Billing – time entry, preparation, review and finalising bills Working with the partner to monitor time recording and track progressively against team budgets Working closely with the marketing team to ensure that the business plan for the team is being implemented and assist with business development initiatives Publishing articles on LinkedIn Working closely with internal and external stakeholders Drafting legal documents Meeting and liaising with clients What You Bring We are looking for a motivated PA/Legal secretary to join the team. What You Offer The successful candidate will have strong experience as a PA/legal secretary. You will be a self‑starter, won’t be afraid to show initiative, and will possess excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, along with a proven ability to work efficiently as part of a team. Skills in marketing and/or AI are desirable. Benefits Hicksons|Hunt&Hunt fosters a diverse and inclusive environment, captures innovative ideas from people, and welcomes creative ways to optimise our work. We offer a range of benefits and social opportunities to support growth, development, and internal networking and collaboration within the firm, celebrating our success through recognition and reward programmes. Supported by smart technology and paper‑light processes, flexible work options (hybrid, part‑time hours, compressed weeks) and performance‑based rewards. 16 weeks paid gender‑neutral parental leave, education assistance, Employee Assistance Programme, Birthday leave, #4U leave, everyday discounts through our corporate discount schemes, and novated leasing. We also provide opportunities to contribute to corporate social responsibility through our pro‑bono program. Awards: 2024 AFR Partnership Survey named us the industry leader in female partnership representation; ABA Employer of Choice winners in 2020, 2023 and 2024. Contact To have a confidential discussion on the role and our offering, please contact Zahra Nowrouz Tafreshi, Talent Acquisition Manager at Hicksons handles the personal information of employment applicants in compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and its Privacy Policy. By submitting an application you agree that Hicksons may collect, handle and use your information as per our Privacy Policy (privacy policy ). Pre‑employment screening checks will be conducted on all successful applicants, including a national police check. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Administrative Industries Newspaper Publishing #J-18808-Ljbffr