Legal Secretary

Legal Secretary

HarperLloyd Recruitment is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary for a full-time, onsite position in Adelaide SA, with a salary range of $75k - $95k p.a.

An opportunity exists within the Adelaide Employment team of a highly regarded national commercial law firm. This role offers the chance to build a strong working relationship with a newly appointed Partner from day one and to grow alongside an experienced employment law specialist. The Employment team engages with diverse clients on matters including workplace relations, employment law, work health and safety, investigations, industrial disputes, and government advisory.

The Role You will provide high-level secretarial and administrative support, which includes:

• Preparing legal documents, correspondence, and court-related documentation.
• Liaising professionally with clients, barristers, and internal stakeholders.
• Diary management and coordinating meetings and travel arrangements.
• Opening, maintaining, and closing matter files.
• Monthly billing and financial administration.
• Managing emails, telephone enquiries, and general correspondence.
• Maintaining accurate file management and document systems.
• Providing high-quality administrative support across a busy Employment practice.

About You

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Legal Secretary.
• Previous experience within Employment or Litigation is highly regarded.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and PowerPoint.
• Typing speed of 60+ words per minute.

On Offer

• Join a leading independent national commercial law firm.
• Opportunity to support a newly appointed Partner and grow with the practice.
• Exposure to complex Employment, Workplace Relations, and WHS matters.
• Regular social events, EOFY and end-of-year celebrations, and sporting teams.
• Supportive, collaborative, and high-performing culture built on respect, transparency, and accountability.

HarperLloyd Recruitment specialises exclusively in legal support recruitment and partners with firms noted for their outstanding culture, reputation, and career opportunities. All applications are handled with the strictest confidentiality.

For a confidential discussion, please contact: Amie Luong 📧 ami•@harperlloyd.com.au 📞 04•• ••• 109