Legal Assistant - Employment Law

Michelle Sneesby - Founder and Managing Partner; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive law firm in Brisbane seeks an experienced Employment Law Legal Assistant to support a new Partner and team. You will draft and amend legal documents, manage diaries and emails, coordinate meetings, and format documents using LEAP.

You will liaise with clients and stakeholders while handling time recording, billing and file management. The ideal candidate has 2+ years as a Legal Secretary, strong attention to detail, initiative, and professional communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years' experience as a Legal Secretary (any area of law).
• High level of initiative and ability to work proactively.
• Professional communication skills and confidence dealing with clients.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and amending legal documents and correspondence.
• Managing diaries, emails, and meeting coordination.
• Preparing and formatting documents using LEAP.
• Liaising with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Legal secretary experience

Client communication

Organisation

Initiative

Attention to detail

Tools

LEAP

Job description

Progressive law firm has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant to join the Employment Law Team.

The Role

As an Employment Law Legal Assistant, you will support a new Partner and his team. Your duties will include:

• Drafting and amending legal documents and correspondence
• Managing diaries, emails, and meeting coordination
• Preparing and formatting documents using LEAP
• Liaising with clients and stakeholders
• Handling time recording, billing, and file management
• Providing general administrative support across employment

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Minimum 2 + years' experience as a Legal Secretary (in any area of law)
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• High level of initiative and ability to work proactively
• Professional communication skills and confidence dealing with clients

The Law Firm / Salary

Progressive mid tier CBD law firm with 70 staff in their Brisbane office. Commercially focused firm delivering high‑quality work within a dynamic, boutique‑style environment.

Salary negotiable depending on experience (between $85,000 - $95000 package including Super).

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

Applications close 7 November 2026.