Legal Secretary
A Legal Secretary provides high-level secretarial and administrative support to lawyers and legal teams in law firms, corporate legal departments, and government legal offices. In Australia, legal secretaries manage correspondence, court documents, billing, and client communication on behalf of legal practitioners.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Stable demand in legal services; the sector continues to require specialist administrative support despite practice automation.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- CSOLCombined Skilled Occupation List
The merged skilled list that consolidates previous MLTSSL and STSOL eligibility under the Skills in Demand program.
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- VETVETASSESSVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
- 186Learn more →Employer Nomination Scheme visa
Permanent employer-sponsored visa for workers nominated by an approved sponsor.
- 482Learn more →Skills in Demand visa
Employer-sponsored temporary visa (formerly TSS) for occupations on the relevant list.
- 494Learn more →Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa
Five-year employer-sponsored provisional visa in regional Australia, with a path to PR.
Key duties
- Prepare and proofread legal documents including contracts, briefs, affidavits, and court filings
- Manage solicitor diaries, client appointments, and court deadlines
- Process court filings through online court registry systems
- Maintain client files and billing records in legal practice management systems
Skills required
- Legal terminology and document preparation skills
- Proficiency with legal practice management software
- Accuracy and attention to detail in document preparation under deadline pressure
- Understanding of court procedures and filing requirements
Typical qualifications pathway
A Certificate III or IV in Legal Services or Business Administration is typical; demonstrated experience in a legal environment is highly valued. VETASSESS is the assessing authority for migration purposes.
Visa & occupation list information
This occupation appears on the CSOL. Eligible Australian skilled visa pathways include subclasses 186, 482, and 494. State nominations are available from nominating states and territories. For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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