Legal Secretarial Coordinator (Sydney)

About Cowell Clarke

Cowell Clarke is a fast growing specialist commercial law firm based in Australia. With a team of over 150 professionals in offices in 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. Innovation is central to our mission.

About our support team

Our close-knit national legal support team is made up of Legal Secretaries, Administrative Assistants and Receptionists. The team is built on the foundation of 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.

About our role

Due to the rapid growth of the firm, we are seeking a new Legal Secretarial Coordinator for our Sydney office. This newly created role will see you providing legal secretarial support to 1-2 of our Directors as well as managing the legal support team (Legal Secretaries, Receptionist and Administrative Assistant)

More specifically you will be:

- Providing support to 1-2 directors, managing their diaries, inbox, client correspondence, billing and day-to-day needs.  

- Leading and coordinating our office administration team, including legal secretaries, reception, and general administrative staff.  

- Overseeing workflow, ensuring the seamless delivery of support services across the office.  

- Act as a trusted mentor to the team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.  

- Drive improvements in processes and systems to enhance efficiency and service.  

About you

To be successful in this role, you will be an highly experienced legal secretary, EA, or office manager within a professional services environment.  

In addition, you will be/have:

- Exceptional communication, leadership and mentoring skills.  

- Strong organisational abilities and a talent for juggling multiple priorities.  

- Friendly, professional, proactive, solutions-focused, and committed to excellence in client service.  

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

What’s in it for you?

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.

How to apply

Please apply online via email at Karine McAuliffe, Head of People & Talent at careers@cowellclarke.com.au

Given the end of year break, we may not acknowledge your application until w/c 6 Jan 2025, but we will respond to you.