Legal Secretary, Employment & Dispute Resolution (Sydney)

About Cowell Clarke

Cowell Clarke is a fast growing specialist commercial law firm based in Australia. With a team of over 150 professionals in offices in Adelaide and Sydney, we represent clients across various industries both nationally and internationally. Our firm takes pride in fostering a positive culture that empowers our employees to excel.

Founded over 30 years ago, we set out to disrupt the traditional reactive approach of commercial law firms by offering exceptional personal service with a proactive, global perspective. Although we have expanded to build a national presence, our commitment to helping clients seize opportunities and manage risks remains unchanged. Innovation is central to our mission.

About the role
We have an opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary to join our growing Sydney office. This role will see you supporting our Employment and Workplace Relations and our Disputes Resolution teams (2 Directors and their teams).

This varied role will see you building great relationships with the legal teams you’re supporting and providing broad administrative support, including:

• preparing documents

• billing

• managing the team’s diary, emails and travel

• liaising with clients

• mentoring Admin Assistants

About you
To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced legal support professional with:

• an exceptional work ethic

• initiative, flexibility and positive attitude

• high attention to detail and excellent organisational skills

• superior communication skills

• familiarity with legal practice software, including NetDocs and Affinity (helpful, not essential)
  
  

What will we offer you?

Our close-knit legal support team is built on collaboration and mutual support. At Cowell Clarke, working together is at the core of everything we do. Across our Sydney and Adelaide offices, you’ll find a team ready to back you up every step of the way.

In addition, Cowell Clarke offers a broad range of financial and social benefits in addition to market leading careers and professional development programs. We’re focused on developing our people’s careers whilst ensuring they maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Some of our many employee benefits include broad learning & development opportunities, social clubs, sporting & team events, wellbeing and family support, e.g. discounts to gym memberships & private health insurance, paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional leave.

Apply

To apply in confidence, please send your CV and covering letter to Karine McAuliffe, Head of People & Talent at careers@cowellclarke.com.au