Legal Assistant- Workplace Relations

Michael Page; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary AUD 80-90k package

Permanent Brisbane CBD role

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Job summary

Michael Page is partnering with a well-regarded Brisbane law firm to recruit a Legal Assistant for a busy Workplace Relations team. You will provide high-level legal and administrative support across advisory, transactional and litigation matters, and coordinate file management in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 2–3 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant, strong organisational and stakeholder management skills, and a proactive, team‑oriented approach.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant.
• Experience supporting employment, litigation, or commercial teams is preferred.
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level legal and administrative support to a busy Workplace Relations team.
• Assist across employment law advisory, transactional and employment-related litigation matters.
• Prepare, format and manage legal documents, correspondence and court materials.
• Coordinate file and document management to keep matters accurate and efficient.
• Manage client communications and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with billing, matter management and general practice administration.
• Coordinate diaries, meetings and key deadlines for the legal team.
• Prioritize competing requests and support multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure accuracy, organisation and attention to detail across all work.
• Work closely with senior practitioners and contribute to day-to-day operation.
• Support growth and transition period in Workplace Relations practice.

Skills

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Team-focused approach

Tools

Affinity

Aderant

Job description

• Join a well-established Workplace Relations team

About Our Client

Our client is a highly regarded law firm with a strong Workplace Relations practice and an excellent reputation in the market. They are known for providing high-quality legal advice and fostering a collaborative, supportive team environment.

Job Description

• Provide high-level legal and administrative support to a busy Workplace Relations team.
• Assist across a broad range of employment law advisory, transactional and employment-related litigation matters.
• Prepare, format and manage legal documents, correspondence and court-related materials.
• Coordinate file and document management, ensuring matters are maintained accurately and efficiently.
• Manage client communications and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with billing, matter management and general practice administration.
• Coordinate diaries, meetings and key deadlines for the legal team.
• Prioritise competing requests and support multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure a high level of accuracy, organisation and attention to detail across all work.
• Work closely with senior practitioners and contribute to the smooth day-to-day operation of the team.
• play an important role in supporting a well-established Workplace Relations practice during a key period of growth and transition.

The Successful Applicant

• 2-3 years' experience as a Legal Assistant
• Previous experience supporting employment, litigation or commercial legal teams
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle competing priorities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, adaptable and team-focused approach
• The ability to remain calm and efficient in a busy environment
• The ability to commence within a reasonable timeframe

Highly desirable experience includes:

• Exposure to both transactional and litigation matters
• Exposure to systems such as Affinity or Aderant
• Strong document and file management skills
• Billing and matter management experience

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $90,000 AUD package
• Permanent position in Brisbane CBD
• Opportunity to join a highly regarded Workplace Relations practice
• Diverse and interesting work across advisory, transactional and litigation matters