Legal Assistant — Community Housing & Governance

St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Salary packaging up to $15,900 + $2,Ц?

Employee Assistance Program

Medibank health insurance discounts

Job summary

St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland in South Brisbane is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide timely admin support to the Legal and Governance team. The role emphasizes board software, governance documentation, and financial admin tasks.

Applicants should have a Certificate III in Business Administration or equivalent and prior Legal Assistant experience. A full-time max-term contract covers 38 hours per week with a parternity leave vacancy and robust screening requirements.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Business Administration or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant in a diverse in-house team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong organisational skills.
• Experience with Property/Leasing, Insurance or Wills & Estates is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Administer Onboard, the board management software used by the office.
• Administer Lawmaster, the legal practice management software used by the office.
• Deliver clerical support services in a professional and timely manner.
• Manage databases, file management and governance documentation.
• Prepare governance/legal reports and records.
• Update SharePoint pages and document library for internal use.
• Process invoices, manage credit cards, reconciliations and POs.
• Provide information to stakeholders with reporting and document distribution.
• Review practices to reflect best practice and ensure timely delivery.
• General admin tasks including mail, filing, scanning, travel and accommodation.
• Support project work for Legal and Governance functions.

Skills

Legal administrative experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate III in Business Administration or equivalent

Tools

Onboard

Lawmaster

SharePoint

Job description

St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland in South Brisbane is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide timely admin support to the Legal and Governance team. The role emphasizes board software, governance documentation, and financial admin tasks.

Applicants should have a Certificate III in Business Administration or equivalent and prior Legal Assistant experience. A full-time max-term contract covers 38 hours per week with a parternity leave vacancy and robust screening requirements.