Legal Assistant

Meridian Lawyers; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing initiatives

Discounts through partners

Salary sacrificing options

Personal Enjoyment Day

Additional annual leave purchase

Employee referral program

MeridianMinds program

Job summary

Meridian Lawyers in Brisbane seeks a Junior to Intermediate Legal Assistant to support the Health and Insurance Litigation & Regulatory teams. You will work closely with a Principal Lawyer, manage competing priorities, deadlines and contribute to the team’s performance.

Full-time with flexible arrangements; opportunity to grow in a values-driven, collaborative firm offering wellbeing initiatives and development programs.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years' experience in a legal administration role.
• Advanced MS Office skills and strong organisation.
• Ability to manage deadlines and confidential information.
• Experience with Aderant Expert and iManage viewed favourably.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to lawyers and the team.
• Prepare WIP/pre-bills and assist with monthly billing.
• Open new matters and conduct conflict checks.
• Maintain electronic filing and file management.
• Draft legal correspondence and coordinate appointments.

Skills

Time management

Client service

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Team player

Professional communication

Education

Higher School Certificate (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Aderant Expert

iManage

Job description

At Meridian, our people are our difference.

We are a national law firm with a strong reputation for legal expertise, practical advice and lasting client relationships. We are known for being collaborative, approachable and genuinely supportive of one another.

We work across Insurance, Health, Corporate & Commercial, Workplace Relations & Safety, and Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution, helping clients navigate complex issues with confidence and clarity. Across the firm, we work as one team, sharing knowledge, supporting each other and creating an environment where people can do their best work.

Role Purpose

We have an exciting opportunity for a Junior to Intermediate Legal Assistant to join our Brisbane office.

As a Legal Assistant, you’ll work closely with a Principal Lawyer and wider team members across our Health and Insurance Litigation & Regulatory teams. This pivotal legal support position offers a varied workload, where you will manage competing priorities, work to deadlines and play an important part in supporting the team’s overall performance.

You’ll be supported to grow in the role, take on responsibility and contribute in a meaningful way from day one.

While this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we welcome applications from candidates seeking part-time or flexible working arrangements.

Key duties and responsibilities

Your duties will include:

• Support matters for a diverse client base and provide general administrative support to lawyers and the wider team
• Assisting fee earners with good practice hygiene including:
  • Preparing WIP and pre-bills in a timely manner
  • Working closely with the Finance Team to assist with monthly billing and debtor management
  • Managing monthly billing cycles, using Aderant Expert software
• Client service focus, liaising with both external and internal stakeholders
• Opening new matters and conducting conflict check searches
• Maintaining electronic filing to ensure all files are up to date
• Liaising with the Courts as necessary, including filing of documents
• Drafting and amending legal correspondence
• Arranging medical examinations and drafting correspondence to parties advising of the arrangements made
• Preparing briefs and court books
• Assisting with overflow of tasks

About you

To succeed in this role:

• Our ideal candidate will have at least 1 – 2 years' previous experience in a legal administration role with advanced skills in the MS suite.
• You have excellent time management skills and take pride in your work and any support required by your team.
• You are well known for your professional composure with the ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion and integrity as well as your strong client service orientation.
• You are known for your “can do” attitude, takes a genuine interest in your work and is a proactive team player with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines with confidence.
• You are an active team player and seeks to build relationships with peers and team members.
• Strong typing and document management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, with experience in Aderant Expert and iManage viewed favourably.
• Completion of Higher School Certificate (or equivalent).

At Meridian Lawyers, you will join a specialist, values-driven practice with a genuine, friendly and collaborative culture. We value contribution and innovation at every level and are committed to supporting our people to perform at their best.

We recognise that our people are central to our success and offer a range of benefits, including:

• Wellbeing initiatives, including regular health and skin checks and flu vaccinations
• Discounts and services through a range of leading retail and service partners
• Salary sacrificing options, including novated leases
• An additional paid Personal Enjoyment Day each calendar year
• The option to purchase up to one week of additional annual leave each financial year
• An employee referral program
• Learning and development through our MeridianMinds program

Visit https://www.meridianlawyers.com.au/about-us/ to meet our people and learn more about our firm.