Legal Assistant

The Andersen Partnership; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Specialist environment

Career development

Supportive culture

CBD location

Job summary

The Andersen Partnership, Brisbane, is seeking a proactive Legal Assistant to join its Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety Team. You will provide high-level administrative and legal support across a varied caseload, ensuring matters progress efficiently and clients receive a professional, empathetic service.

Working with experienced lawyers, you will manage documents, liaise with clients and courts, maintain files, and help with diary management while upholding strict confidentiality in a

Qualifications

• Has 2+ years’ experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant in any area of law.
• Solid understanding of law procedures and court processes.
• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident dealing with sensitive and emotionally complex client matters.
• Experience using legal practice management systems.
• Enjoys working collaboratively within a professional and supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format and manage legal correspondence and documentation.
• Maintain accurate and organised electronic client files.
• Liaise with clients, barristers, courts and external stakeholders.
• Manage diaries, appointments, court dates, mediations and meetings.
• Assist lawyers with day-to-day matter management and administrative requirements.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Discretion

Tools

Practice management software

Job description

Join a highly regarded national law firm as a Legal Assistant. Enjoy a supportive team, career development and much more.

• Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety Team
• Full time position

About The Firm:

Join a highly regarded Mid-Tier national Law firm. The firm has an excellent reputation within the Australian legal market and is known for providing high-quality, client-focused advice across a broad range of matters. You’ll be joining a professional and collaborative team that places a strong emphasis on client care, quality work and supporting its people.

About The Role:

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant to join a well-established practice. Working alongside experienced lawyers, you’ll provide high-level administrative and legal support across a varied caseload, helping ensure matters progress efficiently while providing clients with a professional and empathetic experience throughout the legal process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, format and manage legal correspondence and documentation.
• Maintain accurate and organised electronic client files.
• Liaise with clients, barristers, courts and external stakeholders.
• Manage diaries, appointments, court dates, mediations and meetings.
• Assist lawyers with day-to-day matter management and administrative requirements.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has 2+ years’ experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant in any area of law.
• Has a solid understanding of law procedures and court processes.
• Is highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is confident dealing with sensitive and emotionally complex client matters.
• Has experience using legal practice management systems.
• Enjoys working collaboratively within a professional and supportive team.

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary: $85,000 - $100,000 depending on experience.
• Specialist environment: Build your expertise within a highly regarded Law firm.
• Career development: Work alongside experienced lawyers and gain exposure to a broad range of matters.
• Supportive culture: Join a professional, collaborative and people-focused team.
• CBD location: Modern Brisbane CBD office with convenient access to public transport.

PLEASE NOTE: This position is full-time and won’t be accepting applications from students graduating before 2029