Legal Secretary

About Cowell Clarke

Cowell Clarke is a fast growing specialist commercial law firm based in Australia. With a team of over 190 professionals across Adelaide and Sydney, we represent clients across various industries both nationally and internationally. Our firm takes pride in fostering a positive culture that empowers our employees to excel.

Founded over 30 years ago, we set out to disrupt the traditional reactive approach of commercial law firms by offering exceptional personal service with a proactive, global perspective. Although we have expanded to build a national presence, our commitment to helping clients seize opportunities and manage risks remains unchanged.

About the role

We have an opportunity for a full time, experienced Legal Secretary/Administrator to join our Adelaide office, providing support to senior lawyers and their teams.

This role is ideal for someone who is a genuinely strong administrator from within the legal industry who enjoys keeping things organised, moving, and running smoothly.

You’ll provide day-to-day administrative support to Directors, lawyers and practice teams, including:

• Preparing and formatting correspondence and legal documents
• Managing billing, file administration and matter set-up
• Diary management, travel bookings, email coordination and scheduling
• Liaising with clients and internal stakeholders
• General administrative support to keep matters organised and running efficiently

About you

You’re someone who takes pride in being reliable, organised and across the detail. You’re comfortable juggling priorities and enjoy being a trusted support to the people you work with.

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:

• Strong administrative experience within the legal industry
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• A proactive, can-do approach and strong work ethic
• Clear and professional communication skills
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team

Please note, law students need not apply unless they are seeking a long term career in legal support and have full time availability.

What will we offer you?

Our close-knit legal support team is built on collaboration and mutual support. At Cowell Clarke, working together is at the core of everything we do. Across our Sydney and Adelaide offices, you’ll find a team ready to back you up every step of the way.

In addition, Cowell Clarke offers a broad range of financial and social benefits in addition to market leading careers and professional development programs. We’re focused on developing our people’s careers whilst ensuring they maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Some of our many employee benefits include broad learning & development opportunities, social clubs, sporting & team events, wellbeing and family support, e.g. discounts to gym memberships & private health insurance, paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional leave.

Apply

Please apply online by submitting your CV and covering letter.

Although we do not accept applications via email, if you have any questions about the role, please contact us at careers@cowellclarke.com.au.