Legal Assistant

Slater and Gordon Lawyers; Brisbane; Híbrido; AUD 52.000 - 78.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual salary increase

Additional paid service leave

Wellness reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Hybrid work arrangements

Descripción de la vacante

Slater and Gordon in Brisbane is seeking a Legal Assistant to join the Medical Law team. You will support lawyers with legal file management, client communication and a range of administrative tasks to keep matters moving smoothly.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality service, building strong relationships with clients and colleagues, and contributing to a collaborative, flexible workplace with hybrid arrangements and development opportunities that support career growth.

Formación

• Relevant experience in legal administration, client service or related administrative role.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Experience maintaining files, coordinating appointments and supporting lawyers with administrative tasks.

Responsabilidades

• Support lawyers with legal file management and administrative tasks.
• Assist with client communication and scheduling.
• Maintain files and coordinate appointments.
• Prepare correspondence and support lawyers with administrative tasks.

Conocimientos

Legal administration

Client service

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Descripción del empleo

At Slater and Gordon, purpose meets progress. If you want to do work that matters and make a real impact, you'll find it here.

As a leading personal injury and class actions firm, we're committed to opening up access to justice for more Australians. Every member of our team plays a vital part in that mission, whether you're working directly with clients or supporting our people behind the scenes.

The opportunity

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Medical Law team in Brisbane.

As part of our Medical Law team, you will support lawyers with legal file management, client communication and administrative tasks. You will help shape the day-to-day experience for clients and colleagues, providing purpose-driven service that keeps our work moving and our standards high.

Employees covered by our Enterprise Agreement enjoy:

• A confirmed annual 1 July salary increase.
• Additional paid service leave.
• An annual wellness reimbursement.
• Career development opportunities and access to learning programs.
• Genuine work-life balance through hybrid work arrangements and real flexibility.

More broadly, at Slater and Gordon you:

• Support powerful outcomes - your work underpins the delivery of meaningful legal services and better outcomes for clients.
• Grow your career with real opportunity - internal mobility, professional growth, mentorship and exposure across teams and functions.
• Belong to an inclusive community - different backgrounds, real flexibility and stronger teams shaped by compassion and respect.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Is committed to high quality service and takes pride in supporting outcomes that matter.
• Brings a proactive, solutions-focused mindset to their work.
• Builds strong relationships with clients and colleagues and communicates clearly and respectfully.
• Is open to learning, feedback and development, and wants to grow their career in a progressive, purpose-led organisation.

What will you bring

You will bring:

• Relevant experience in legal administration, client service or a related administrative role.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities.
• Experience maintaining files, coordinating appointments, preparing correspondence and supporting lawyers with administrative tasks.
• Examples of how you have contributed to team culture, inclusion or continuous improvement.

To be eligible for this position, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or hold a valid visa with full and unrestricted working rights in Australia. Proof of work rights will be required as part of our application process.

Acknowledgement of Country

Slater and Gordon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all First Nations peoples today.

Diversity and inclusion

Slater and Gordon is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes.

We understand that everyone has different needs. If you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know in your application.

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