Junior Legal Assistant

HarperLloyd Recruitment; Gold Coast City; Presencial; AUD 50.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

HarperLloyd Recruitment on the Gold Coast seeks a Junior Legal Assistant / Receptionist to join a busy litigation practice in Bundall. This varied role blends front-of-house reception with junior legal support, serving as the first point of contact for clients while assisting the legal team with day-to-day admin.

The successful candidate will typically have around 12 months in a legal environment, enjoy hands-on training, and benefit from a supportive team culture with clear opportunities to

Formación

• Around 12 months of experience in a legal environment.
• Reception or junior legal assistant experience preferred.
• LEAP experience preferred.
• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and a professional manner.
• Genuine interest in developing a long-term career in the legal industry.

Responsabilidades

• Meeting and greeting clients and visitors
• Answering and directing incoming calls
• Managing reception and general office administration
• Opening and closing files
• Assisting with electronic and physical filing
• Preparing correspondence and basic legal documentation
• Providing administrative support to solicitors and legal support staff
• Assisting with court documents, searches and general matter administration
• Maintaining accurate records and updating the firm's case management system
• Supporting the wider team wherever required

Conocimientos

Reception

Administrative support

Communication

Teamwork

Herramientas

LEAP

Descripción del empleo

Junior Legal Assistant / Receptionist | Litigation

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Junior Legal Assistant / Receptionist to join a well-established and highly regarded litigation specialist law firm based in Bundall on the Gold Coast.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with around 12 months' experience in a legal environment who is looking to take the next step in their career and develop your skills within a busy legal practice.

You'll be joining a supportive team with a genuinely great culture, where you'll receive hands-on training, exposure to different areas of legal support and the opportunity to grow your career over time.

About the Role

This is a varied position combining front-of-house reception and junior legal support. You'll be an important first point of contact for clients and visitors while also assisting the legal team with day-to-day administrative and matter support.

Key Responsibilities

• Meeting and greeting clients and visitors
• Answering and directing incoming calls
• Managing reception and general office administration
• Opening and closing files
• Assisting with electronic and physical filing
• Preparing correspondence and basic legal documentation
• Providing administrative support to solicitors and legal support staff
• Assisting with court documents, searches and general matter administration
• Maintaining accurate records and updating the firm's case management system
• Supporting the wider team wherever required

Who Will Fit This Opportunity?

• Around 1 year of experience within a legal environment preferred
• Previous legal reception or junior legal assistant experience highly regarded
• LEAP experience preferred
• Strong administration and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and a professional manner
• Confident dealing with clients and working as part of a team
• High attention to detail
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Genuine interest in developing a long-term career in the legal industry

Why You'll Love It Here

• Join a well-established litigation specialist
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities
• Excellent team culture and supportive working environment
• Hands-on training and mentoring
• Varied role combining reception and legal support
• Opportunity to build strong foundations in legal support
• Gold Coast location - Bundall
• Full-time, permanent position

The Details

• Firm Type: Established Litigation Specialist
• Practice Area: Litigation
• Location: Bundall, Gold Coast
• Role Type: Full-time | Permanent
• Work Arrangement: Fully office-based
• Experience: Around 1 year legal experience preferred
• Software: LEAP experience preferred