Legal Secretary & Practice Manager

It’s an ideal environment for someone who enjoys working in a small office where every team member’s contribution matters | Salary up to $85,000+super

• Enjoy free parking on-site available for staff
• A culture that treats every team member as an equal, with no hierarchy
• Ideal for someone who appreciates variety and getting the work done together

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Opportunity:

• Join a small, well-established law firm in Eight Mile Plains, with a supportive and collaborative team
• Enjoy free parking on-site available for staff
• Full-time position with competitive salary up to $85,000 + super, based on experience
• A culture that treats every team member as an equal, with no hierarchy—just a focus on getting the work done together
• Ideal for someone who appreciates variety and prefers not to be pigeonholed into one specific area of legal work

About the Firm:
This firm has long-standing client relationships and does not rely on any marketing. All clients are referred, and the firm operates with a focus on personal and long-term service. It’s an ideal environment for someone who enjoys working in a small office where every team member’s contribution matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support to two directors working across property, commercial and succession law 
• Handle a variety of tasks, including dictation, online searches, and general administrative duties
• Prepare and issue billing using LEAP software, manage trust accounts, and assist with the recovery of accounts
• Be involved in office management tasks and ensure smooth daily operations
• Ensure the team works efficiently and harmoniously, maintaining a positive office culture – there is no hierarchy here; it is a team environment
• Oversee invoicing, aged debtors, and work-in-progress reports
• Assist with succession-related matters, such as wills and estate administration
• Help with the safe custody of files, archiving, and maintaining office supplies

Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a commercially minded, pragmatic, and team-oriented individual who values continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will be able to balance independent work with teamwork, have keen attention to detail, and demonstrate a strong drive for delivering high-quality results.

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous legal secretarial experience, with a focus on property or succession law
• Experience with LEAP software, particularly with issuing accounts and managing trust accounts
• A proactive, hands-on individual who enjoys being an all-rounder and supporting multiple facets of a law firm
• Comfortable with a range of administrative and legal tasks, from property searches to billing
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset
• Down-to-earth and able to fit into a small, team-oriented office environment

Apply now:
Click APPLY or contact Bianca Faulke-Tanner at Peppercorn Recruitment on 0413 780 554 or email bianca@peppercornrecruitment.com.au, quoting reference number 3859585. Please submit your resume in Word format only.
  
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