Float Legal Assistant

Nulsen Disability Services; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mills Oakley is seeking a Float Legal Assistant to join our Brisbane office on a full-time basis. You will support multiple practice areas, handling client enquiries, document preparation, and diary management with a proactive, can-do attitude.

The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and capable of prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines within a fast-paced team environment. Core hours are 8.30am to 5pm, offering opportunities to learn and grow.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and diary management skills are essential.
• Proficiency in MS Word and formatting is expected.
• Experience with dictaphone typing and meeting deadlines is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answering phone calls and assisting with client enquiries.
• Preparing legal documents.
• Diary management.
• Coordinating team meetings/events.
• Mail merging documents and formatting.

Skills

MS Word

Dictaphone typing

Diary management

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Float Legal Assistant to work in our Brisbane office on a full-time basis.

About Us

Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 5 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Float Legal Assistant to work in our Brisbane office on a full-time basis. As a Legal Assistant, you will display a willingness to learn an have experience, ideally within a variety of practices areas, along with a "can-do" attitude.

Responsibilities will include the following:

• Answering phone calls and assisting with client enquiries;
• Preparing legal documents;
• Diary management;
• Coordinating team meetings/events;
• Mail merging documents and formatting; and

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and diary management skills, with a client service focus. You will be proficient in MS Word and formatting, as well as good experience in Dictaphone typing. You will have the ability to prioritise tasks, display initiative, have good attention to detail and a proven history of meeting deadlines. The core office hours are 8.30am to 5pm.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career in a fun, fast paced team environment.

What We Offer

We take a collaborative approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee benefits including:

• Dress for your day;
• Discounted health insurance;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia;
• Competitive referral bonus; and
• Other amazing perks!