Legal Assistant

Empire Group; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Career progression

Supportive team

Job summary

Empire Group on the Gold Coast is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy commercial and estate litigation practice. This role offers exposure to a broad mix of matters and the opportunity to work with a collaborative team.

You will assist with drafting, document management, client liaison, and matter administration, with strong training and clear career progression within a national firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant.
• Exposure to Commercial Litigation and Estate Litigation.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with clients, courts, barristers, and other stakeholders
• Drafting correspondence and legal documents
• Preparing court documents and briefs to counsel
• Managing files and maintaining accurate records
• Conducting searches and assisting with document and evidence management
• Assisting with billing, diary management, and general matter administration

Skills

Litigation experience

Job description

Join a well-established Gold Coast law mid tier law firm as a Litigation Legal Assistant working on Commercial Litigation and Estate Litigation matters.

• Work on a diverse mix of Commercial Litigation and Estate Litigation matters
• Join a growing national firm with excellent training and career progression
• Support a busy litigation team with strong resources and established workflows
• Be part of a collaborative support team of five Paralegals and Legal Assistants

The Role

Working within a busy litigation practice, you will support lawyers across a variety of contentious matters (commercial litigation and estate litigation) and play a key role in progressing files.

Your duties will include:

• Liaising with clients, courts, barristers, and other stakeholders
• Drafting correspondence and legal documents
• Preparing court documents and briefs to counsel
• Managing files and maintaining accurate records
• Conducting searches and assisting with document and evidence management
• Assisting with billing, diary management, and general matter administration

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant
• Exposure to Commercial Litigation, Estate Litigation, or a similar litigation areas
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

The Firm / Salary & Benefits

This well-established law firm is recognised for its supportive culture, quality work, and commitment to staff development. With approximately 80 staff nationally and a strong presence across Australia, the firm offers genuine long-term career opportunities.

• Salary $75,000 - $90,000 + Super
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Exposure to quality Commercial and Estate Litigation matters
• Long-term career progression opportunities within a growing national firm

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia (citizenship or permanent residency).

Applications close 8 November 2026.