Senior Legal Assistant

Eventus Lawyers; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loyalty Leave

Flexible Working Arrangements

Daily Breakfast

People Committee

CU Health

Wellness Reimbursement

Job summary

Eventus Lawyers in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Legal Assistant to support a Senior Partner and several lawyers in our Commercial Litigation team. The role is permanent and full-time, focusing on administrative excellence and legal document handling to enable our lawyers to deliver top-tier services.

The successful candidate will draft, proofread and file legal documents, manage meetings and travel, conduct due diligence, handle conflict checks, and support end-of-month billing while building

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience providing administrative support to Partners/Executives within legal services is desirable.
• Knowledge of law, regulations and court system.
• Exceptional communication and client service.
• Proactive approach and initiative.
• Confidence with a range of technology and in learning new systems.
• Strong time management, planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with legal practitioners including Senior Partner to provide comprehensive administrative support.
• Liaise with clients/barristers/lawyers via phone, letter, email and in-person.
• Draft, proofread and file legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage daily meetings and travel.
• Matter management including setting up files, conflict checks and due diligence procedures.
• End of month billing, including invoice preparation and file closures.
• Develop case briefs, synopses, depositions, contracts, presentations and other formatted documents.
• Plan and organise client and team events.

Skills

Administrative support

Communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Team leadership

Tools

Leap

Qcase

Commcourts

Citec

Job description

Your new role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Assistant to support a Senior Partner and several lawyers in our Commercial Litigation team. This permanent, full-time position is crucial for supporting our legal professionals in delivering exceptional legal services. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of legal procedures and documentation, ensuring the smooth operation of our legal department and contributing to the overall success of our firm.

Your Variety Of Work Will Include

• Work collaboratively with legal practitioners including Senior Partner to provide comprehensive administrative support
• Liaise with clients/barristers/lawyers via phone, letter, email and in-person
• Draft, proofread and file legal documents and correspondence
• Manage daily meetings and travel
• Matter management including setting up files, conflict checks and due diligence procedures
• End of month billing, including invoice preparation and file closures
• Develop case briefs, synopses, depositions, contracts, presentations and other formatted documents
• Plan and organise client and team events

You Will Bring To The Role

• 3 - 5 years experience with administrative support to Partners/Executives within legal services is desirable
• Knowledge of law, regulations and court system
• Exceptional communication and client service
• Proactive approach and initiative
• Confidence with a range of technology and in learning new systems
• Strong time management, planning and organisational skills
• Ability to work autonomously and lead a team
• Experience using practice management system (Leap highly regarded)
• Experience using Qcase, Commcourts, and Citec highly regarded

Why join us?

Benefits

• Loyalty Leave - Receive an extra day of paid leave for every year of service, up to 5 years.
• Flexible Working Arrangements - Work from home arrangements available (1 day per week).
• Daily Breakfast - Start your morning right with complimentary breakfast provided in every office.
• People Committee - Meaningful social connection with regular social events, charity initiatives, and opportunities to support local causes that matter to you. Included but not limited to team charity walks, national strava challenges & SLF trivia nights.
• CU Health - Access to GPs, psychologists, dietitians, health coaches and more.
• Wellness Reimbursement - Enjoy an annual $250 reimbursement for wellness activities of your choice - from gym memberships to meditation apps.

To find out more, follow this link - https://slflawyers.com.au/about/