Litigation Admin Assistant — Growth & Mentoring

Wotton Kearney; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FLEX for all

Mentoring program

Inclusive culture

CSR activities

Parental leave entitlements

Home office allowance

Education assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wotton Kearney, a specialist insurance law firm, seeks a Legal Administration Assistant to join the General Liability team in Brisbane. You will manage matters from opening to closure, handle court documents, prepare materials for meetings, and assist with billing and client communications.

The role offers exposure to diverse insurance matters and a collaborative, supportive team. Ideal candidates bring prior legal admin experience, familiarity with Queensland court processes, strong

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Administration Assistant, Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary.
• Litigation experience and understanding of Queensland court processes and legal documentation.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills.
• Proactive, practical approach and ownership of day-to-day tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and producing high-quality work.
• Familiarity with legal billing processes; iManage and/or Aderant advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the opening, maintenance and closure of matters, ensuring files and documentation are accurate and up to date.
• Prepare and finalise correspondence, court documents, subpoenas, briefs to Counsel and settlement documentation.
• Coordinate court filing, service requirements and key matter dates, deadlines and milestones.
• Assist with the preparation of materials for meetings, mediations, hearings and other matter-related activities.
• Support monthly and quarterly billing, invoicing, disbursements and expense reconciliation.
• Manage diaries, inboxes, meetings, travel and day-to-day administrative requirements for fee-earners.
• Liaise with clients, internal teams, courts and external service providers to keep matters progressing smoothly.
• Provide broader administrative support to the General Liability team as required.

Skills

Legal administration

Organization

Billing processes

Client liaison

Tools

iManage

Aderant

Job description

Wotton Kearney, a specialist insurance law firm, seeks a Legal Administration Assistant to join the General Liability team in Brisbane. You will manage matters from opening to closure, handle court documents, prepare materials for meetings, and assist with billing and client communications.

The role offers exposure to diverse insurance matters and a collaborative, supportive team. Ideal candidates bring prior legal admin experience, familiarity with Queensland court processes, strong