About the opportunity
At McInnes Wilson Lawyers (MCW), we’re proud of our collaborative, people‑first culture and our commitment to excellence. We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to provide high‑level support to our Family Law team, working on a broad range of complex, sensitive and rewarding matters.
This role is suited to a career Legal Secretary who enjoys being an integral part of a busy practice and takes pride in delivering polished, reliable support. It is not an entry‑level or graduate opportunity, and is not intended for law students seeking experience while studying.
The Opportunity
Working on site in our office, you will play a critical role in the smooth day‑to‑day running of the practice. You will provide end‑to‑end secretarial and administrative support to lawyers, ensuring matters progress efficiently and to a high professional standard.
Discretion, accuracy and a client‑first approach are essential, as you will regularly liaise with clients, barristers, courts and other stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
- File opening, maintenance and ongoing file management
- Drafting cost agreements and preparing, issuing and managing tax invoices
- Assisting with debtor management
- Credit card reconciliation
- End‑of‑month billing processes
- Payment of invoices and financial auditing reports
- Diary and calendar management, including scheduling meetings
- Saving and managing emails and correspondence within files
- Answering and making phone calls to clients and stakeholders
- Liaising with lawyers, principals, barristers, courts and external parties
- General legal secretarial and administrative support as required
What You’ll Bring
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Proven experience as a Legal Secretary (Family Law experience highly regarded)
- Alternatively, substantial administration experience within a professional services or legal environment
- Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy and consistency
- Strong time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
- A confident, warm and client‑focused manner
- A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience using legal practice management systems
Please note: This role requires prior legal or professional services experience and is not suitable for students, graduates or candidates seeking an entry point into the legal industry.
About McInnes Wilson Lawyers
McInnes Wilson Lawyers is a full‑service firm with 61 principals, providing high‑quality legal advisory services across Australia. We are proud of our values and our culture, and we know there is more to life than work, billables or awards. We believe in our people and trust them with our brand.
Our progressive and inclusive policies have earned us recognition as an Employer of Choice by the Australian Business Awards, Lawyers Weekly, the Queensland Law Society and HRD.
Benefits
- Our employee benefits are designed to support our people and include:
- Progressive paid parental leave
- Formal mentoring programs and career development support
- Firm‑wide salary continuance insurance
- Reward and recognition programs, including tenure and annual staff awards
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
- Health and wellbeing initiatives
- Birthday leave for full‑time employees
- Firm social club and regular team events
How to Apply
Please submit your application, including your résumé and a cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role.
All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening, including reference and police checks.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact the business in relation to this vacancy. Unsolicited CVs will not be considered or accepted.
