Legal Secretary

Respected Cairns law firm offering tailored legal solutions, innovation, and a supportive, collaborative culture where professionals thrive. Our Client Our client is a highly respected and long-established law firm based in Cairns, renowned for delivering tailored legal solutions to a broad and diverse client base. The firm prides itself on building lasting relationships founded on trust and consistently providing exceptional legal services. Their workplace culture promotes collaboration, flexibility, and professional development, while maintaining a strong commitment to work‑life balance. With an emphasis on innovation, and active involvement in the local community, this firm offers an engaging and supportive environment where every team member is valued and encouraged to thrive. The Opportunity As the Legal Secretary, you will be responsible for providing essential administrative support to a Partner and senior lawyers. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment, where you will be involved in various aspects of legal documentation, client interaction, and workflow management. Managing daily correspondence, including emails, letters, and internal documentation for the legal team. Providing accurate and efficient audio transcription and drafting support for legal documents. Coordinating diaries and schedules, including meetings, appointments, and key deadlines for senior lawyers. Maintaining and organising electronic file systems to ensure secure and efficient document management. Assisting with billing processes, including the preparation of invoices and monitoring of payments. Supporting lawyers with day‑to‑day tasks, including client communication and case preparation. Your Skills & Experience Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a legal support role, ideally within commercial or corporate law. Proficiency with digital transcription, with strong proofreading and document drafting skills. Exceptional organisational and time management abilities, with a proven capacity to manage competing priorities. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to liaise effectively with clients and colleagues. A proactive, adaptable, and team‑oriented approach, with the ability to work independently when required. High attention to detail and the capability to manage workflow across multiple fee earners. The Offer This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected law firm that values its people and promotes career growth, flexibility, and work‑life balance. You’ll enjoy a supportive team environment, modern office facilities, and the chance to contribute to the success of a well‑regarded commercial practice in Cairns. To ensure compliance with Australian employment law, this role is only open to candidates who possess either the right to work in Australia, permanent residency, citizenship status or visa status. How to Apply To apply online, click ‘apply’ at the top of this page, or contact our designated Recruitment Consultant, Virginia Sharpe at ********@cbcstaff.com.au for a confidential discussion. At CBC Staff Selection, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that champions equal opportunity, embraces diversity, promotes inclusion and prioritises flexibility and accessibility. All communication with CBC Staff Selection is managed in a highly confidential manner, and your details will not be shared with any future employer without your prior consent. CBC Staff Selection – Redefining Recruitment With over 35 years’ recruitment experience, CBC Staff Selection specialises in providing professional, quality recruitment services to a wide range of candidates and clients throughout both Far North Queensland (Cairns region) and North Queensland (Townsville region) as well as Regional Queensland. Job Reference /VS Deliver professional secretarial support to a Partner and Senior Lawyers Modern offices in Cairns CBD, the perfect setting to grow your legal career Enjoy outstanding conditions, an attractive salary package and ongoing training Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr