legal assistant / legal secretary.

We are currently partnering with two highly regarded law firms in Newcastle to recruit experienced Legal Assistants / Legal Secretaries across a broad range of practice areas.

These opportunities sit within:

• A leading Newcastle-based law firm with an outstanding local reputation, and

• A leading national law firm offering genuine career development and exposure to high-quality matters.

Both firms are known for their strong culture, professional development focus, and long-term investment in their support staff.

The Opportunity

These roles will see you providing high-level administrative and legal support to fee earners across multiple areas of law, including (but not limited to):

• Commercial

• Property & Conveyancing

• Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Wills & Estates

• Family Law

• Insurance & General Liability

• Coal Mining

• Employment & Workplace Relations

You will play a key role in the smooth day-to-day running of matters and be valued as an integral part of the legal team.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end file management and document preparation

• Drafting and amending legal documents and correspondence

• Diary management, scheduling and court bookings

• Liaising with clients, counsel, courts and external stakeholders

• Billing, time entry and matter administration

• General administrative support to partners and lawyers

What’s on Offer

• Highly competitive remuneration aligned to experience

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

• Supportive, collaborative team environments with genuine work-life balance

• Mentorship and ongoing training from experienced legal professionals

• Clear career progression opportunities within well-structured firms

• Stable, long-term roles with firms that value and retain their staff

About You

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

• Confident communicator with a professional client-facing manner

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

• A proactive and team-oriented approach

Apply or Enquire

If you’re open to exploring a new opportunity, we would love to speak with you.

Apply directly via SEEK, or

Reach out for a confidential discussion to learn more about the firms, teams and salary on offer.
Email: samuel.jacks@randstad.com.au

All applications and enquiries will be treated in strict confidence.