Legal Admin, Health Team — Flexible & Growth‑Oriented

Wotton + Kearney; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Mentoring program

Professional development opportunities

Community CSR activities

Job summary

Wotton + Kearney in Adelaide is seeking a highly organised Legal Administrator to join the Health team. You will support a Partner and lawyers across a busy litigation practice and become a trusted member of a collaborative team.

You’ll handle matter openings, document production, diary management and billing tasks while maintaining firm standards and a proactive, detail‑driven approach in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Administrator or Legal Assistant.
• Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail.
• Confident written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, collaborative approach and willingness to support the wider team.
• Positive attitude and commitment to high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Open and manage new matters, ensuring client, billing and matter details are captured accurately.
• Prepare, format, proofread and finalise legal documents in line with firm house style.
• Manage diaries, meetings, travel arrangements and deadlines for lawyers.
• Assist with matter management, file maintenance, archiving and reporting.
• Support court processes, including preparation of briefs, bundles and filings.
• Assist with billing and financial administration, including time capture and disbursements.
• Communicate professionally with clients, colleagues and stakeholders.

Skills

Legal Admin experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Collaborative mindset

Positive attitude

Job description

Wotton + Kearney in Adelaide is seeking a highly organised Legal Administrator to join the Health team. You will support a Partner and lawyers across a busy litigation practice and become a trusted member of a collaborative team.

You’ll handle matter openings, document production, diary management and billing tasks while maintaining firm standards and a proactive, detail‑driven approach in a dynamic environment.