Legal Administrative Assistant

Justice Network; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Melrose Keys Lawyers in Brisbane is seeking a talented Legal Administrative Assistant to join our growing team. This role offers the opportunity to support experienced lawyers, manage schedules, draft and proof legal documents, and contribute to smooth office operations within a respected local practice that forms part of Justice Network.

You will coordinate court dates, handle client communications with professionalism, and play a key part in maintaining filing systems and case management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an administrative assistant, preferably in a law firm.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a professional demeanour.
• Meticulous attention to detail when handling legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments and court dates for legal staff.
• Prepare and proofread legal correspondence, contracts and documents with accuracy.
• Process invoices, expense reports and other admin paperwork according to procedures.
• Answer calls and manage client communications professionally.
• Assist in preparing legal documents, bundles and court papers as required.
• Provide general administrative support to legal teams and maintain filing systems.
• Liaise with courts, clients and external professionals to facilitate smooth communication.
• Support organizing legal files and case management systems to ensure efficient workflow.

Skills

Administrative support

Legal environment experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Build your career somewhere that’s going places.

Melrose Keys is looking for a talented Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Brisbane team.

This is an opportunity to join an established and respected Brisbane firm at an exciting point in its growth. As part of Justice Network, Melrose Keys combines the culture and identity of a strong local practice with the resources, opportunities and support of a growing national legal group.

For the right lawyer, that means quality work, genuine responsibility, career progression and the opportunity to grow with us.

We want people who are ambitious about their careers, enjoy working with good people, and want to be part of building an amazing firm.

Key responsibilities

• Scheduling and coordinating meetings, appointments and court dates for legal staff members

• Preparing and proofreading legal correspondence, contracts and other documentation with meticulous attention to detail

• Processing invoices, expense reports and other administrative documents in accordance with company procedures

• Answering and directing telephone enquiries and managing incoming client communications professionally and courteously

• Assisting with the preparation of legal documents, bundles and court papers as required

• Providing general administrative support to legal teams

• Liaising with external parties such as courts, clients and other legal professionals to facilitate smooth communication

• Supporting the organisation of legal files and case management systems to ensure efficient workflow
  

What we're looking for

• Proven experience working as an administrative assistant, preferably within a legal environment or law firm

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional demeanour

• Meticulous attention to detail, particularly when handling legal documents and correspondence
  

About Melrose Keys Lawyers

Melrose Keys is a long-established Brisbane law firm with a strong reputation for practical, commercially focused legal advice.

We have ambitious plans for the future - and we’re looking for great lawyers who want to be part of them.

If you’re looking for a role where you can do quality work, take on genuine responsibility and build a long-term career with a firm that is growing, we’d love to hear from you.

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