Legal Secretary | Construction and Infrastructure | Brisbane

McInnes Wilson Lawyers; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid parental leave

Salary continuance insurance

Pro-bono opportunities

Complimentary massages

Formal mentoring program

Study assistance

Job summary

McInnes Wilson Lawyers is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support the Construction and Infrastructure team in Brisbane. You will manage matter administration, billing support and filing, ensuring deadlines are met in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes proactive organisation, clear communication with lawyers and stakeholders, and meticulous document handling to keep matters progressing smoothly and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant or similar support role.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, resilient and professional approach.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and matter management support to the Construction and Infrastructure team.
• Prepare, format and manage correspondence, briefs and court materials.
• Assist with billing, file management and document administration.
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical filing systems.
• Coordinate meetings, calendars and team priorities.
• Monitor deadlines to keep matters progressing.

Skills

Legal secretary experience

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Document management

Team collaboration

Job description

Legal Secretary | Construction and Infrastructure | Brisbane

At McInnes Wilson Lawyers, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where our people can thrive. As a leading Australian law firm, we are committed to excellence in everything we do and to developing the next generation of legal professionals.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Legal Secretary to join our Construction and Infrastructure team. In this role, you will provide essential administrative and matter management support, ensuring matters progress smoothly and deadlines are met within a busy and collaborative practice.

This opportunity is ideal for a proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing competing priorities, and takes pride in delivering exceptional support to legal professionals.

The Role

As a key member of the team, you will provide comprehensive administrative support while assisting with the day-to-day management of legal matters. Working closely with lawyers and stakeholders, you will help maintain efficient workflows and contribute to the overall success of the practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and matter management support to the Construction and Infrastructure team.
• Prepare, format and manage correspondence, legal documents, briefs and court materials.
• Assist with billing, file management and document administration.
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical filing systems.
• Support debt collection and general practice administration activities.
• Coordinate meetings, calendars and team priorities.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure matters remain well organised and progressing effectively.
• Provide general administrative support to facilitate the smooth operation of the practice.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant or in a similar support role.
• Exceptional organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, resilient and professional approach.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Confidence supporting senior professionals and working collaboratively within a team.
• Strong administration and document management capabilities.

We also welcome applications from experienced Executive Assistants and Personal Assistants with strong organisational, administrative and stakeholder management skills who are interested in transitioning into a legal support career.

Your New Team

Our team is made up of highly experienced and dedicated professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional legal services to our clients. We foster a culture of collaboration and support, where everyone’s contributions are valued and respected. As a member of our team, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, as well as the chance to work on complex and challenging matters across a range of sectors.

Our lawyers have a deep understanding of the construction and infrastructure industry, with a track record of success in delivering innovative and commercially sound solutions for our clients. We pride ourselves on our ability to build strong and lasting relationships with our clients based on trust, integrity, and a deep knowledge of their businesses and industry.

We believe that our success is built on the strengths and diversity of our team, and we are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and respectful. If you’re looking for a dynamic and challenging role in a supportive and collaborative team environment, we’d love to hear from you!

About Us

McInnes Wilson is a leading independent full-service firm with offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and Maroochydore. The firm has approximately 60 principals and over 400 staff nationally. We pride ourselves on delivering high quality outcomes for our valued clients whilst being recognised as a positive, collegiate place to work. We believe in our people and trust them with our brand.

What We Offer

As a national corporate law firm, we offer exposure to premium clients, large scale, multi-party, complex litigated matters and transparent career pathways, together with a variety of benefits including: generous paid parental leave, paid salary continuance insurance, flexible working, study assistance, pro-bono opportunities, complementary massages, realistic billables targets for legal practitioners, a formal mentoring program, professional memberships, birthday leave, social club, EOFY functions and end of year celebrations.

All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals who represent the communities in which we live and work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us; we are committed to providing an equitable recruitment experience for all candidates.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact the business in relation to this vacancy. Unsolicited CVs will not be considered or accepted.