Legal Administrative Assistant — Training, Growth & Impact

Hazelbrook Legal; Canberra; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hazelbrook Legal in Canberra is seeking an Office Administrative Assistant to support a growing team. No degree or prior law-firm experience is required, with extensive training and opportunities to build a long-term career in professional services.

You will work across client files, billing and admin tasks, with exposure to document management, practice management systems and AI-assisted tools. A collaborative, learning-focused environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Curiosity and enthusiasm to learn, with a can-do attitude.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy, deadline-driven environment.
• Reliability, initiative and a genuine commitment to learning.
• Proactive problem-solving, sound judgement and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Client and matter support, from setting up new files to preparing, formatting and finalising documents.
• Business operations, including billing, reporting and administrative support across client files.
• Systems and technology, learning and helping to manage our document management, practice management and AI-assisted tools.
• People and events, helping organise everything from team lunches and birthdays to offsites and the Christmas party.
• Administrative and PA support, from inbox and diary management to keeping the office stocked, tidy and running smoothly.

Skills

Curiosity & learning

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisation

Discretion & confidentiality

Collaborative approach

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hazelbrook Legal in Canberra is seeking an Office Administrative Assistant to support a growing team. No degree or prior law-firm experience is required, with extensive training and opportunities to build a long-term career in professional services.

You will work across client files, billing and admin tasks, with exposure to document management, practice management systems and AI-assisted tools. A collaborative, learning-focused environment awaits.