Legal Assistant

JKR Lawyers; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

JKR Lawyers is seeking an organised, professional and motivated Legal Assistant to join our team on a full-time basis in Brisbane. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys varied work, provides reliable administrative support, and thrives in a busy professional environment.

You will assist with document preparation, diary management, file handling, client liaison, billing and general team support across our Brisbane City and Deception Bay offices, with flexibility to work from

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary or administrator.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; high accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure.
• Professional, discreet and client-focused.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Experience in commercial litigation would be highly regarded but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, formatting and proofreading legal documents and correspondence
• Managing diaries, appointments and important deadlines
• Opening, maintaining and closing client files
• Communicating with clients, courts and other external parties
• Managing telephone calls, emails and incoming correspondence
• Preparing briefs and assisting with electronic lodgements
• Maintaining accurate electronic and physical filing systems
• Assisting with billing, time recording and account-related tasks
• Providing general administrative support to the legal team

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Discretion

Teamwork

Learning agility

Client-focused

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JKR Lawyers is seeking an organised, professional and motivated Legal Assistant to join our team on a full-time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys varied work, takes pride in providing reliable administrative support and thrives in a busy professional environment.

About the role

• Preparing, formatting and proofreading legal documents and correspondence
• Managing diaries, appointments and important deadlines
• Opening, maintaining and closing client files
• Communicating with clients, courts and other external parties
• Managing telephone calls, emails and incoming correspondence
• Preparing briefs and assisting with electronic lodgements
• Maintaining accurate electronic and physical filing systems
• Assisting with billing, time recording and account-related tasks
• Providing general administrative support to the legal team

About you

• Previous experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary or administrator
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skillsA high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• The ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively under pressure
• A professional, discreet and client-focused approach
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Experience in commercial litigation would be highly regarded but is not essential.

What we offer

• A permanent, full-time position
• A competitive salary based on skills and experience
• A friendly and supportive team environment
• Interesting and varied work
• Training and opportunities for professional development
• Conveniently located offices in Brisbane City and Deception Bay
• The flexibility to work from 1 or both offices