Legal Secretary

About this role

Role Type Permanent • Full-time • Entry Level Description At McInnes Wilson Lawyers, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where our people can thrive. As a leading Australian law firm, we are committed to excellence in everything we do and to developing the next generation of legal professionals. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Legal Secretary to join our Construction and Infrastructure team. In this role, you will provide essential administrative and matter management support, ensuring matters progress smoothly and deadlines are met within a busy and collaborative practice. This opportunity is ideal for a proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing competing priorities, and takes pride in delivering exceptional support to legal professionals. The Role As a key member of the team, you will provide comprehensive administrative support while assisting with the day-to-day management of legal matters. Working closely with lawyers and stakeholders, you will help maintain efficient workflows and contribute to the overall success of the practice. Key Responsibilities: Provide administrative and matter management support to the Construction and Infrastructure team. Prepare, format and manage correspondence, legal documents, briefs and court materials. Assist with billing, file management and document administration. Maintain accurate electronic and physical filing systems. Support debt collection and general practice administration activities. Coordinate meetings, calendars and team priorities. Monitor deadlines and ensure matters remain well organised and progressing effectively. Provide general administrative support to facilitate the smooth operation of the practice. About You To be successful in this role, you will have: Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant or in a similar support role. Exceptional organisational skills and strong attention to detail. The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. A proactive, resilient and professional approach. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Confidence supporting senior professionals and working collaboratively within a team. Strong administration and document management capabilities. We also welcome applications from experienced Executive Assistants and Personal Assistants with strong organisational, administrative and stakeholder management skills who are interested in transitioning into a legal support career. Your New Team Our team is made up of highly experienced and dedicated professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional legal services to our clients. We foster a culture of collaboration and support, where everyone’s contributions are valued and respected. As a member of our team, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, as well as the chance to work on complex and challenging matters across a range of sectors. Our lawyers have a deep understanding of the construction and infrastructure industry, with a track record of success in delivering innovative and commercially sound solutions for our clients. We pride ourselves on our ability to build strong and lasting relationships with our clients based on trust, integrity, and a deep knowledge of their businesses and industry. We believe that our success is built on the strengths and diversity of our team, and we are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and respectful. If you’re looking for a dynamic and challenging role in a supportive and collaborative team environment, we’d love to hear from you! About Us McInnes Wilson is a leading independent full-service firm with offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and Maroochydore. The firm has approximately 60 principals and over 400 staff nationally. We pride ourselves on delivering high quality outcomes for our valued clients whilst being recognised as a positive, collegiate place to work. We believe in our people and trust them with our brand.

Entry-level administrative work performed within clearly defined processes and under supervision. The focus is on building professional communication, foundational digital skills, accuracy, and confidentiality discipline. A good fit for those starting their administrative career.