About this Role

Legal Secretary - Corporate

Corporate Commercial Legal Secretary

Global leading firm are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Corporate/Commercial Legal Secretary to ensure seamless practice operations.

* Stunning CBD offices centrally located to all form of public transport
* Provide support a high performing team of leading commercial practitioners
* Salary to $108,000 Pkg + Benefits

This Global leading firm who provide advice for a number of the worlds’ largest and most prominent organisations.  Their clientele work with them in regard to world-wide high profile transactions, projects and disputes which means their matter work is second to none.

The Corporate M&A team are now in need of a strong intermediate to senior legal secretary/EA to join their department. Providing support across a Partner and wider team your secretarial expertise will be in demand.  Your daily duties will include
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to professionals in the corporate and commercial/M&A department.
• Prepare, proofread, and edit (including track changes) legal documents, contracts, agreements, and correspondence.
• Manage diaries, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments.
• Travel co-ordination
• File and organise legal documents, ensuring compliance with firm policies and deadlines.
• Assist in preparing documents for corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and financing deals.
• Manage confidential client information with discretion.
• Maintain electronic and physical filing systems.
• Communicate professionally with clients, legal professionals, and other parties.
• Monthly billing and reporting.

• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years as a legal secretary, preferably in a corporate or commercial law practice.
• Education: Diploma or certificate in legal administration or related field (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and document formatting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal practice management software (Aderant highly regarded)
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

• Competitive salary and benefits package on offer with exceptional benefits.
• Opportunity to work with a global leading, reputable and growing law firm.
• Supportive and collaborative work culture.
• Career development and training opportunities.

If you are a dedicated and skilled legal secretary or EA with a passion for transactional areas of law, we want to hear from you!

How to Apply:
Please submit your resume detailing your work history and relevant experience for this role to Kristy Thorpe at kristy@dgplegal.com quoting reference KT1034.

Join a team and be part of a firm that values excellence, innovation, and client service!

DGP Legal is a boutique agency specialising in the provision of staff to Sydney’s private practice law firms, government legal departments and in-house legal divisions.
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