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Legal Secretary - Real Estate- job post K&L Gates
Real Estate
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Remote / WFH
K&L Gates
Job Description
Full job description
Real Estate | Melbourne Metropolitan
Closing date: 23/09/2026
DISCOVER more opportunities to DEVELOP your talents and THRIVE in a dynamic legal landscape.
About the role
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced legal secretary to join our Melbourne office. In this role, you will provide quality and efficient support to the Partner and lawyers in our Real Estate practice.
Our Real Estate practice and lawyers are consistently ranked in regions across the globe in real estate and related practices by Chambers, The Legal 500 and Best Lawyers®.
What does the role involve?
Our Real Estate team is collaborative and collegiate. Your primary role will be to assist the partner and lawyers in making sure the practice runs smoothly and efficiently. Key tasks include:
Providing high level administrative support to the partners and fee earners
Assisting with client management and interactions
Coordinating stamping and registration
Assisting with the monthly billing process
Managing confidential firm information and opening new matters
Preparing various documentation and correspondence
Assisting with PEXA transactions
Assisting the Finance team with trust accounting administrative duties
Inputting and maintaining client data into client relationship software
Managing diaries, juggling and arranging appointments and coordinating client meetings
About you
To be successful in this role you will ideally have 4+ years' experience working in a medium to large sized law firm and be highly driven and client service focussed. You are highly organised, able to work to deadlines and have exemplary attention to detail.
We value our culture at K&L Gates and are proud of our friendly and respectful reputation. We are looking for likeminded individuals who in addition to possessing technical excellence are able to work collaboratively in a team to get things done.
Excellent communication and strong Microsoft Office skills are essential in this role. You will be capable of using automated billing systems and client relationship management software (Elite 3E and InterAction preferred). Previous experience using PEXA is advantageous.
The extras
K&L Gates promotes equal opportunities for all employees to progress in their careers.
Initiatives include:
26 weeks paid parental leave
Salary continuance insurance
Volunteering opportunities
Real Estate | Melbourne Metropolitan
Closing date: 23/09/2026
DISCOVER more opportunities to DEVELOP your talents and THRIVE in a dynamic legal landscape.
About the role
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced legal secretary to join our Melbourne office. In this role, you will provide quality and efficient support to the Partner and lawyers in our Real Estate practice.
Our Real Estate practice and lawyers are consistently ranked in regions across the globe in real estate and related practices by Chambers, The Legal 500 and Best Lawyers®.
What does the role involve?
Our Real Estate team is collaborative and collegiate. Your primary role will be to assist the partner and lawyers in making sure the practice runs smoothly and efficiently. Key tasks include:
Providing high level administrative support to the partners and fee earners
Assisting with client management and interactions
Coordinating stamping and registration
Assisting with the monthly billing process
Managing confidential firm information and opening new matters
Preparing various documentation and correspondence
Assisting with PEXA transactions
Assisting the Finance team with trust accounting administrative duties
Inputting and maintaining client data into client relationship software
Managing diaries, juggling and arranging appointments and coordinating client meetings
About you
To be successful in this role you will ideally have 4+ years' experience working in a medium to large sized law firm and be highly driven and client service focussed. You are highly organised, able to work to deadlines and have exemplary attention to detail.
We value our culture at K&L Gates and are proud of our friendly and respectful reputation. We are looking for likeminded individuals who in addition to possessing technical excellence are able to work collaboratively in a team to get things done.
Excellent communication and strong Microsoft Office skills are essential in this role. You will be capable of using automated billing systems and client relationship management software (Elite 3E and InterAction preferred). Previous experience using PEXA is advantageous.
The extras
K&L Gates promotes equal opportunities for all employees to progress in their careers.
Initiatives include:
26 weeks paid parental leave
Salary continuance insurance
Volunteering opportunities
