Legal Secretary | Commercial Department

Far North Queensland | Support a Senior Associate | Regional Lifestyle + Quality Work

  • Work closely with a Senior Associate on quality commercial and property matters, gaining exposure and responsibility that’s hard to find in larger city firms.

  • Join a supportive team in Far North Queensland, where you can build your career without sacrificing lifestyle, balance, or community.

  • Enjoy stability, professional growth, and interesting work, with a firm that values its people and invests in developing experienced legal support staff

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced, highly organised, and detail‑focused Legal Secretary to join our Commercial team. This role offers the chance to work closely with a Senior Associate on a broad range of commercial and property matters, while also contributing to the wider secretarial team within the firm.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with at least three years’ legal secretarial experience who is looking to build their career in a supportive, professional, and community‑minded regional practice. You’ll enjoy meaningful client work, genuine work–life balance, and the lifestyle benefits of Far North Queensland.

Job Details

JOB TYPE:

Legal Secretary

DEPARTMENT:

Commercial Law

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Full Time / Part Time (min 30 hours per week)

EXPERIENCE:

3+ years PAE

Key responsibilities

  • Providing high‑level secretarial support to a Senior Associate and the wider Commercial team.
  • Assisting with commercial and property transactions for a diverse client base, including SMEs, developers, and large corporate clients.
  • Preparing and formatting legal documents, correspondence, and dictation with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Managing calendars, scheduling appointments, coordinating client communication, and supporting day‑to‑day workflow.
  • Maintaining file administration, including monitoring deadlines, matter progression, and document management.
  • Collaborating with the secretarial team to provide support across the department as required.

Who we’re looking for:

  • We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate:

    • A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a legal secretary or in a similar legal support role.
    • Fast and accurate typing skills (70+ wpm preferred).
    • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, multitask, and take a proactive approach to workload management.
    • A client‑focused mindset and commitment to delivering exceptional service.
    • Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
    • Well‑developed written and verbal communication skills.
    • A collaborative approach and commitment to teamwork.
    • High standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Benefits

  • Competitive remuneration package aligned with experience.
  • Exposure to interesting, high‑quality commercial work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development and skill growth.
  • A friendly, team-oriented culture and the lifestyle advantages of living and working in Far North Queensland.

How to apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter to hr@millerharris.com.au and include the reference “Legal Secretary” in the subject line.

All applications are treated confidentially.