Legal Secretary – AU Commercial, Criminal, Property

Pear Tree.

Legal Secretary managing legal documents, client service, and financial administration in Commercial, Criminal, and Property matters.

Posted 6/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇵🇭 PhilippinesMid-LevelSenior💰 ₱80,000 - ₱90,000 per monthWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Principal Solicitor and Practice Manager
Prepare, format, and amend legal documents, correspondence, and contracts, and complete online court applications
Maintain accurate records and document management systems, including matter management
Manage diary, appointment scheduling, and meeting coordination
Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, emails, and telephone enquiries
Conveyancing & Property Transactions
Assist with residential and commercial conveyancing matters from instruction through to settlement
Prepare conveyancing documentation and contracts
Conduct title, council, and property searches
Liaise with clients, real estate agents, brokers, buyers' agents, and financial institutions
Coordinate settlements and manage post-settlement requirements
Prepare and lodge documents via PEXA
Monitor critical dates and ensure compliance with settlement timelines
Estate Planning Support
Draft and prepare Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, and Enduring Guardianship documents
Coordinate execution appointments
Manage client communications throughout the estate planning process
Prepare probate and estate administration documentation where required
Financial Administration
Prepare invoices and trust account requests
Process receipts to clients and assist with accounts payable and receivable
Reconcile client payments and matter-related expenses
Manage financial administration using Xero
Client Service
Act as the first point of contact for clients and stakeholders, delivering a high standard of professional service
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
Build and maintain strong relationships with referral partners including buyers' agents, mortgage brokers, and real estate professionals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years' experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, or Conveyancing Secretary
Proven experience supporting solicitors in a busy legal practice
Experience preparing estate planning documents including Wills and Powers of Attorney
Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume legal matters across multiple practice areas
Technical Skills
Advanced proficiency in Smokeball and PEXA
Experience with Xero for financial administration
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
Fast and accurate typing with strong document formatting capabilities
Personal Attributes
Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Ability to prioritise competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Professional presentation with a client-focused approach
Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team
High level of discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive legal and client information

Benefits

Comp & perks

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B2B Pear Tree is a Melbourne‑born offshore recruitment and hiring services company that connects Australian, US, and UK businesses directly with skilled offshore professionals (primarily from the Philippines) without agency markups. They provide end-to-end hiring support — sourcing, screening, skills assessments, video interviews, reference checks — and offer payroll, Employer‑of‑Record, and compliance assistance plus a six‑month replacement guarantee. Pear Tree recruits across IT, sales & marketing, finance, creative, admin and operations roles, emphasizing cost savings, direct pay to talent, and secure onboarding workflows. Legal Secretary – AU Commercial, Criminal, Property Job not on LinkedIn 🔥 53 minutes ago 🇵🇭 Philippines – Remote 💵 ₱80k - ₱90k / month ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior ⚖️ Legal Assistant Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Principal Solicitor and Practice Manager
Prepare, format, and amend legal documents, correspondence, and contracts, and complete online court applications
Maintain accurate records and document management systems, including matter management
Manage diary, appointment scheduling, and meeting coordination
Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, emails, and telephone enquiries
Conveyancing & Property Transactions
Assist with residential and commercial conveyancing matters from instruction through to settlement
Prepare conveyancing documentation and contracts
Conduct title, council, and property searches
Liaise with clients, real estate agents, brokers, buyers' agents, and financial institutions
Coordinate settlements and manage post-settlement requirements
Prepare and lodge documents via PEXA
Monitor critical dates and ensure compliance with settlement timelines
Estate Planning Support
Draft and prepare Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, and Enduring Guardianship documents
Coordinate execution appointments
Manage client communications throughout the estate planning process
Prepare probate and estate administration documentation where required
Financial Administration
Prepare invoices and trust account requests
Process receipts to clients and assist with accounts payable and receivable
Reconcile client payments and matter-related expenses
Manage financial administration using Xero
Client Service
Act as the first point of contact for clients and stakeholders, delivering a high standard of professional service
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
Build and maintain strong relationships with referral partners including buyers' agents, mortgage brokers, and real estate professionals 🎯 Requirements
Minimum 5 years' experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, or Conveyancing Secretary
Proven experience supporting solicitors in a busy legal practice
Experience preparing estate planning documents including Wills and Powers of Attorney
Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume legal matters across multiple practice areas
Technical Skills
Advanced proficiency in Smokeball and PEXA
Experience with Xero for financial administration
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
Fast and accurate typing with strong document formatting capabilities
Personal Attributes
Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Ability to prioritise competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Professional presentation with a client-focused approach
Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team
High level of discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive legal and client information Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score Similar Jobs Legal Assistant 🕒 April 1 Wing Assistant 501 - 1000 🤝 B2B ☁️ SaaS ⚡ Productivity Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Legal Assistant supporting companies worldwide in legal research and documentation. Drafting contracts and ensuring legal compliance in multiple jurisdictions remotely. 🇵🇭 Philippines – Remote 💵 $660 - $1k / month 💰 $2.1M Seed Round on 2022-03 ⏰ Full Time 🟢 Junior 🟡 Mid-level ⚖️ Legal Assistant Virtual Legal Assistant 🕒 March 4 Treant 5001 - 10000 ⚕️ Healthcare Insurance 🧘 Wellness Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Virtual Assistant supporting a U.S.-based law firm in administrative tasks and client coordination. Focused on organized follow-ups, CRM management, and ensuring smooth operations. 🇵🇭 Philippines – Remote ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior ⚖️ Legal Assistant Legal Assistant 🕒 January 8 Wing Assistant 501 - 1000 🤝 B2B ☁️ SaaS ⚡ Productivity Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Legal Assistant providing legal and administrative support for international companies. Helping manage legal documents, client communications, and case coordination in a remote setting. 🇵🇭 Philippines – Remote 💵 $880 - $1.5k / month 💰 $2.1M Seed Round on 2022-03 ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior ⚖️ Legal Assistant Paralegal Assistant 🕒 August 7, 2025 Wing Assistant 501 - 1000 🤝 B2B ☁️ SaaS ⚡ Productivity Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Join Wing as a Legal Assistant, conducting legal research and documentation remotely. 🇵🇭 Philippines – Remote 💵 $660 - $1k / month 💰 $2.1M Seed Round on 2022-03 ⏰ Full Time 🟢 Junior 🟡 Mid-level ⚖️ Legal Assistant View More Legal Assistant Jobs 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal document preparationconveyancing documentationestate planning documentsfinancial administrationdocument formattinghigh-volume legal matter managementclient communicationproperty searchesinvoice preparationtrust account management

Soft Skills

attention to detailorganisational skillsprioritisationwritten communicationverbal communicationprofessional presentationclient-focused approachindependent workteam collaborationdiscretion