The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join a growing legal practice in Fortitude Valley, providing high-level support to a Construction Partner and wider team of senior lawyers and legal support professionals.

This is an opportunity to join a small, tight-knit team where open communication, collaboration and personality are genuinely valued. You’ll work closely with senior legal professionals, take ownership of your work and have the opportunity to grow your career as the Brisbane office continues to develop.

You’ll also have the opportunity to build relationships with Legal Assistants across the firm’s national offices and become part of a broader support network.

As a Legal Assistant, you will:

• Provide high-level support to the Partner and wider Construction team;

• Manage billing processes, including coordinating billing reviews and ensuring bills are accurately and promptly finalised;

• Support time recording, matter administration, compliance and document management;

• Manage Partner inboxes, diaries, meetings and court schedules;

• Prepare documents, bundles and transcripts and maintain accurate electronic filing;

• Coordinate client meetings, lunches, presentations and other team initiatives;

• Liaise with Paralegals and the wider team to keep workflows organised;

• Build relationships with Legal Assistants across the firm's national offices; and

• Support the continued growth of the Brisbane office and assist with the office move and setup.

Required Experience

We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant who is confident working in a busy legal environment and enjoys being an integral part of a close-knit team.

You will bring:

• Experience working as a Legal Assistant or in a similar legal support environment;

• Strong billing experience and confidence working with numbers;

• Experience with legal billing and practice management systems;

• Excellent organisation and attention to detail;

• Experience with diary management, inbox management, time recording and Partner support;

• Strong document management skills;

• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently;

• An open, approachable communication style and the confidence to build strong working relationships;

• A collaborative mindset and genuine interest in connecting with colleagues across the national offices; and

• A desire to develop your career and take on greater responsibility over time.

Highly regarded:

• Experience supporting Partners or senior fee earners;

• Construction, Litigation or other specialist legal experience; and

• Experience with legal document management systems.

Benefits

This is an opportunity to join a growing legal team and become an important part of its Brisbane office.

You’ll work within a supportive, approachable and collaborative team, with exposure to senior legal professionals and the opportunity to build relationships across the firm's national offices.

There is genuine opportunity for career growth as the Brisbane office continues to develop.

The firm also offers:

• Competitive remuneration;

• Paid parental leave;

• Ability to purchase additional annual leave;

• Insurance and wellbeing benefits;

• Employee assistance and wellbeing initiatives; and

• Employee referral incentives.

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion please click to reveal the contact details for Brianna Brutnall at u&u brianna.brutnall@uandu.com quoting reference number 46463.

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