Legal Assistant
Legal Assistant
Location:
Newcastle
Industry:
Admin / Secretarial / Office Support
Job Type:
Part Time
Salary Type:
Pro Rata PT
Contact Name:
Elyse Connor
Contact Email:
elyse@connectedpeople.com.au
Contact Phone:
0493487344
Publish Date:
11-Nov-2025
Charlestown | Permanent | Part-Time
Connected People is proud to partner with a respected Newcastle law firm to recruit a Legal Secretary to support two Family Lawyers.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced legal support professional seeking part-time hours within a genuinely supportive team.
The Opportunity
You’ll work closely with two Family Lawyers, providing day-to-day administrative and secretarial support across a diverse range of family law matters.
Your role will focus on keeping things running smoothly – managing correspondence, client communication and document preparation – while maintaining a calm, professional and empathetic approach.
Key Responsibilities
�55357;�56551; elyse@connectedpeople.com.au
�55357;�56542; 0493 487 344
Connected People is proud to partner with a respected Newcastle law firm to recruit a Legal Secretary to support two Family Lawyers.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced legal support professional seeking part-time hours within a genuinely supportive team.
The Opportunity
You’ll work closely with two Family Lawyers, providing day-to-day administrative and secretarial support across a diverse range of family law matters.
Your role will focus on keeping things running smoothly – managing correspondence, client communication and document preparation – while maintaining a calm, professional and empathetic approach.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft and format correspondence, court and legal documents
- Manage diaries, emails and appointment scheduling
- Liaise with clients, counsel, courts and external stakeholders
- Prepare and maintain client files (electronic and paper)
- Assist with billing, file openings/closings and general admin
- Provide proactive support to ensure deadlines are met
- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant
- Confident communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail and document accuracy
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal practice systems
- A collaborative and professional attitude with a genuine interest in supporting others
- Part-time role offering flexibility
- Warm, inclusive team culture and approachable Partners
- Long-term stability with a firm that values work-life balance
�55357;�56551; elyse@connectedpeople.com.au
�55357;�56542; 0493 487 344