Practice Assistant | Employee Relations & Safety
Practice Assistant | Brisbane CBD | Top-tier international law firm | Market-leading Employee Relations & Safety practice | Support two highly regarded Partners | Permanent / Full-time
Are you an exceptional Practice Assistant ready to support two of the market's leading workplace relations Partners at one of the world's most respected law firms? This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role within a high-performing Employee Relations & Safety team, working on some of the most complex and consequential matters in the region.
You'll be the organisational backbone of a busy, collaborative practice — trusted with confidential matters, senior stakeholders and a broad remit that keeps the team running seamlessly. For a polished, proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced top-tier environment, it doesn't get much better than this.
The role
Supporting two Partners and their close-knit team, you'll take ownership of a broad range of legal support responsibilities, including:
- Matter management — file opening and closing, archiving and electronic filing
- Managing complex diaries and coordinating internal and external meetings
- Preparing and managing billing, expenses and reporting
- Arranging domestic and international travel
- Handling confidential information and matters with the utmost discretion
- Coordinating team, client and business development events
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
- Partnering with the broader Brisbane Practice Assistant team to ensure seamless support during peak periods and leave
About you
- At least 5 years' experience in a legal support role (Legal Assistant, Practice Assistant, Legal Secretary or Legal Executive)
- Strong billing experience within a legal workplace — exposure to Elite highly regarded
- Accurate typing of 70+ wpm and advanced skills across Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Sound judgement and strong problem-solving skills
- Exceptional organisation, with the ability to stay calm, responsive and solutions-focused under pressure
- Excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to adapt your style to different audiences
- A proactive, collaborative mindset with a natural ability to anticipate needs
What's on offer
- The prestige and career trajectory that comes with a genuine top-tier firm
- Exposure to leading practitioners and high-profile, complex work
- A supportive, inclusive team culture and a strong suite of wellbeing benefits
- Brisbane CBD location with a collaborative Practice Assistant network around you
How to apply
If this sounds like your next move, apply now with your resume, or reach out to Genevieve Keane at MJD Recruitment for a confidential discussion. We handle all approaches in the strictest confidence.
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