Who are we?

Gilchrist Connell is a leading Australian insurance law firm with offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney.

At Gilchrist Connell, we believe exceptional work and a fulfilling personal life go hand in hand.

For six consecutive years, we have been recognised as an Australasian Lawyer 5-Star Employer of Choice and are proud to be certified as a Family Friendly Workplace and Great Place to Work®. We are also a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and were recognised in the 2027 Best Law Firms rankings by Best Lawyers.

If you're looking to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive, and high-performing environment, we'd love to hear from you. We are committed to transparency, flexible working practices, and meaningful employee support programs that enable our people to thrive both professionally and personally.

Why Join Gilchrist Connell?

We offer a range of advantages designed to support your professional growth, wellbeing, and long-term success, including:

- A collaborative and genuinely supportive culture built by people committed to each other's success.
- Access to experienced professionals who are dedicated to mentoring and supporting your development.
- Meaningful work with genuine responsibility and ownership.
- A diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.
- A strong commitment to community impact through our dedicated pro bono practice and community response initiatives.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities with leading external providers.
- Competitive remuneration,



including discretionary incentives linked to firm performance.
- Group Salary Continuance (GSC) insurance funded by the firm.
- Market-leading family-friendly policies that exceed statutory entitlements.
- Comprehensive wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Osara Health for you and your family.
- Access to discounts across more than 400 retailers.

About the role? We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary to join our growing Brisbane office on a full-time basis.

In this role you would be part of our collaborative legal support team, you will provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support to legal professionals. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

- Drafting court documents, court filing, arranging service of documents
- Preparing client reports
- Organising and maintaining electronic matter files
- Managing billing processes, including e-billing
- Entering disbursements and sundry accounts
- Compiling e-briefs to counsel and other experts
- Drafting, editing and despatching letters
- Drafting and submitting relevant statutory regulatory forms for example Medicare and Centrelink
- Arranging medical appointments
- Opening and closing files
- Word processing




- Arranging interstate travel
- Arranging couriers
- Assisting outside your role when required

About you? The ideal candidate will have:

- 1-3 years' experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar support role.
- Experience in personal injury law will be highly regarded, but is not essential.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively as part of a team
- A strong work ethic and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- A genuine passion for supporting legal professionals and delivering outstanding client service.

Candidates can request reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process. If you need any specific adjustment, please contact our People team so we can work together to support you. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to First Nations, LGBTIQA+, persons with disabilities, as well as individuals of all ages, and cultures. We're a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace and celebrate the diversity of our people.

Interested?

If this opportunity sounds of interest, please talk to our People Assistant, Breeanna Butterworthon [+61 3 9611 8871](tel:+61 3 9611 8871)about joining Gilchrist Connell. Alternatively, hit the apply button to submit your CV and cover letter.

A quick note to agencies – we don’t need support with this role at present. Thank you

📌 Legal Secretary (Brisbane)
🏢 Gilchrist Connell
📍 Brisbane