Legal Secretary - Estate Planning

• Support a highly regarded Special Counsel within a Doyle's Guide-recognised Wills & Estates team
• Work with high-net-worth clients on sophisticated Estate Planning and Succession matters
• Sydney CBD | Full-time, office-based role with some flexibility considered

The Opportunity
Connected People is partnering with a highly regarded Sydney law firm to recruit an experienced Legal Secretary to support a Special Counsel within their Wills, Estates and Succession Planning team.

This practitioner has recently joined the firm and has established a busy and sophisticated practice focused on Estate Planning and Succession for high-net-worth individuals, families and business owners.

The role will see you providing dedicated support in a fast-paced environment, working closely with a well-known practitioner and contributing to the smooth operation of a high-performing practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing complex diaries and coordinating appointments
• Preparing and formatting legal documents and correspondence
• Transcribing dictation accurately and efficiently
• Liaising with clients and other professional advisers
• Opening and managing files
• Monitoring key dates and ensuring matters progress smoothly
• Providing proactive administrative and practice management support

About You
  
To be successful, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Paralegal essential
• Strong organisational and diary management skills
• Excellent dictation and transcription skills
• A proactive and highly organised approach
• Outstanding attention to detail
• The ability to work effectively in a collaborative team

Experience in Wills & Estates, Estate Planning or Succession is highly regarded.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to support a leading practitioner specialising in Estate Planning and Succession
• Exposure to sophisticated, high-quality private client work
• Join a collaborative and highly regarded team known for its supportive culture
• Full-time, office-based role in Sydney CBD
• Some flexibility may be considered for the right candidate ( days, hours etc)
• Competitive remuneration aligned to experience

We are having immediate conversations with applicants regarding this opportunity. Please contact Elyse to discuss on 0493 487 344 or apply with your resume.