Legal Assistant / Paralegal

HarperLloyd Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HarperLloyd Recruitment Brisbane is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join a close-knit, people-focused practice on Brisbane's Northside. You will support Lawyers with legal administration and paralegal tasks, while building your career in a supportive, process-driven team.

You should have 2+ years of legal support experience, strong client communication and attention to detail, with a genuine commitment to helping people.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Administrator
• Experience drafting legal documents, claims or correspondence will be highly regarded
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Preparing new client documentation and entering applications and matter information
• Coordinating medical appointments and following up medical reports and documentation
• Liaising with clients, medical providers, government departments and external stakeholders
• Managing incoming enquiries and assisting with initial client intake
• Providing reception and telephone support as part of the firm's central phone answering function
• Providing broader legal administration and paralegal support to the team

Skills

Legal administration

Client relationships

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Are you an experienced Legal Assistant, Paralegal or Legal Administrator looking to join a close-knit, people-focused legal practice where you can take ownership of your work and develop your career?

An exciting opportunity is available for a Paralegal to join a well-established and highly regarded Brisbane legal practice. Working closely with experienced Lawyers, you'll provide a combination of legal administration and paralegal support while building your skills within a genuinely supportive team.

This role would suit someone with 2+ years' legal support experience who enjoys variety, values strong client relationships and brings empathy, professionalism and a genuine commitment to helping people.

The Role |

• Preparing new client documentation and entering applications and matter information
• Coordinating medical appointments and following up medical reports, requests and outstanding documentation
• Liaising with clients, medical providers, government departments and other external stakeholders
• Managing incoming enquiries and assisting with initial client intake
• Providing reception and telephone support as part of the firm's central phone answering function
• Providing broader legal administration and paralegal support to the team as required

About You |

• 2+ years experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Administrator
• Strong legal administration skills and an interest in developing your paralegal capabilitiesExperience drafting legal documents, claims, pleadings or correspondence will be highly regarded
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to documentation and processes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A client-focused approach with genuine empathy and professionalism

What's on Offer |

• Join a close-knit, genuinely people-focused legal practice
• Work closely with experienced Lawyers in a supportive team environment
• One-on-one support, mentoring and ongoing development
• Learn from an experienced team with strong processes and systems
• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• A varied role combining legal administration and paralegal responsibilities

Please note: This is a full-time, office-based position on Brisbane's Northside. Candidates who live locally or are comfortable commuting to the area are encouraged to apply, with a preference for Northside-based candidates.