Job Description

Legal Assistant | Insurance & Public Liability

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Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 + Super (commensurate with experience)

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Work Type: Full-time, Permanent

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Category: Legal Support & Administration

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Randstad is excited to be supporting our valued business partner- a leading, multi-award-winning national law firm to source an experienced Legal Assistant to join their premier Insurance & Health practice in Brisbane CBD.

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For decades, our partner firm has built an outstanding market reputation while remaining deeply committed to creating an empowering, people-first workplace. Recognised repeatedly as an Employer of Choice, the firm offers a highly supportive environment with an approachable open-door policy, a non-competitive team culture, and a genuine commitment to individual career development.

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The Location & Environment

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Situated in state-of-the-art, contemporary offices in the heart of the Brisbane CBD, you will work in an energetic precinct with excellent access to public transport, a vibrant local cafe culture, and scenic river walking paths right on your doorstep.

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The Role

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Joining a collaborative legal team, you will take ownership of managing administrative support workflows and legal secretarial duties for a dedicated group of lawyers specialising in public liability insurance matters. Key responsibilities include:

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- Workflow & Administrative Management: Overseeing and coordinating daily administrative support workflows to act as the key driver in keeping the legal team operating at peak efficiency.
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- Legal Documentation & Advice: Formatting, drafting, editing, and finalising critical legal documents, court pleadings, statutory notices, lists of documents,



and tailored advice letters for complex insurance matters.
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- Brief Preparation: Assembling and preparing comprehensive briefs to counsel, expert medical witnesses, and assessors.
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- Appointment & Expert Coordination: Scheduling independent medical examinations (IMEs), court dates, mediation sessions, and client conferences.
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- Diary & Schedule Tracking: Meticulously tracking critical court dates, managing busy calendars, and organising key meetings with clients, counsel, and insurers.
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- File Structure & Court Management: Managing electronic court filings via online portals and taking charge of end-to-end digital file structures from initial opening through to archiving.
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- Billing & Financial Administration: Processing monthly fee earner billings, tracking time entries, managing disbursement invoicing, and handling trust/office entries.
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- Stakeholder Liaison: Serving as a welcoming, professional, and reliable primary point of contact for internal team members, insurer clients, claims managers, barristers, opposing legal teams, and court registries.
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What You Need to Succeed

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- Proven experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary in public liability matters is essential.
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- Defendant-side insurance legal experience is preferred,



though highly experienced applicants with a plaintiff background are encouraged to apply.
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- A proven track record of long tenure in previous positions, reflecting your reliability, commitment, and loyalty.
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- Strong proficiency in court portal filing, document formatting, and legal practice management software.
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- Outstanding communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a genuine desire to contribute positively to a warm, non-competitive team culture.
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What's on Offer

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Our partner firm offers an exceptional remuneration and advantages package designed to invest in your professional and personal wellbeing:

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- Flexibility & Balance: A 9.5-day fortnight (enjoy an early finish every second Friday), hybrid work options, leave purchase options, volunteer leave, and a public holiday swap policy.
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- Financial Rewards: $80,000 - $95,000 + Super, plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus scheme and study assistance.
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- Recognition & Workplace Culture: Peer-nominated Excellence Award programs, formal staff tenure recognition, and a "dress for your day" policy.
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- Health & Wellbeing: A dedicated yearly health allowance, an annual health leave day, EAP access, wellness seminars, and access to a comprehensive wellbeing program supporting mental, physical, and financial health.
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- Family Support: Certified Family Friendly Workplace offering a shared care parental leave policy with 26 weeks of paid leave and no primary/secondary carer distinction.
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At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

📌 Legal Assistant- Public Liability (Queensland)
🏢 Randstad
📍 Queensland