Job Description
Legal Secretary – Family Law
About Us
KCL Law is a medium-size, Melbourne law firm led by a diverse and progressive group of expert lawyers. We provide quality advice and deliver highly strategic outcomes to our clients, achieved by a balance of expert legal acumen, creative thinking and informed commercial insight, in a concise and accessible manner.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary to join our firm in our Family Law department.
Your responsibilities will include:
Taking instructions and completing tasks autonomously;
Ensuring work is accurate and delivered in a timely manner;
Typing of dictations;
Preparation of Counsel briefs both physical and electronic;
Monthly billing using Affinity practice management system;
Diary management and managing of timeframes;
Client data entry into Affinity;
Document management using iManage; and
General administrative tasks including photocopying, filing and opening/closing files.
The Candidate
We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary with a minimum of two years’ experience working in a similar role, who has a professional telephone manner and is comfortable in dealing with clients and taking accurate instructions.
The successful candidate must have a positive attitude with exceptional time management skills. Attention to detail and excellent communication skills are essential, together with being a team player with strong interpersonal skills.
To apply for this role, send your CV together with a covering letter to Joel Chidiac, Human Resources Manager at [email protected]
About Us
KCL Law is a medium-size, Melbourne law firm led by a diverse and progressive group of expert lawyers. We provide quality advice and deliver highly strategic outcomes to our clients, achieved by a balance of expert legal acumen, creative thinking and informed commercial insight, in a concise and accessible manner.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary to join our firm in our Family Law department.
Your responsibilities will include:
Taking instructions and completing tasks autonomously;
Ensuring work is accurate and delivered in a timely manner;
Typing of dictations;
Preparation of Counsel briefs both physical and electronic;
Monthly billing using Affinity practice management system;
Diary management and managing of timeframes;
Client data entry into Affinity;
Document management using iManage; and
General administrative tasks including photocopying, filing and opening/closing files.
The Candidate
We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary with a minimum of two years’ experience working in a similar role, who has a professional telephone manner and is comfortable in dealing with clients and taking accurate instructions.
The successful candidate must have a positive attitude with exceptional time management skills. Attention to detail and excellent communication skills are essential, together with being a team player with strong interpersonal skills.
To apply for this role, send your CV together with a covering letter to Joel Chidiac, Human Resources Manager at [email protected]
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Legal Secretary – Family Law position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Melbourne offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
