Legal Assistant

Michelle Sneesby - Founder and Managing Partner; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and professional dev

Supportive team environment

Long-term career progression

Job summary

empire group on the Gold Coast is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation team handling Commercial and Estate matters. You will play a key role in progressing files, liaising with clients, courts, and counsel, and drafting essential documents in a collaborative environment.

With a strong culture of staff development, the firm offers ongoing training, a supportive team of five paralegals and legal assistants, and clear career progression within a growing national

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant.
• Exposure to Commercial Litigation, Estate Litigation, or similar areas.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Applicants must have full working rights in Australia (citizenship or permanent residency).

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

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Prioritisation in fast-paced env

Australian working rights

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

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

Applications close 8 November 2026.

Reference number: 1681216.

Company: empire group