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 setting;
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 prospect 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.
At u&u; Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.
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📌 Legal Assistant (Queensland)
🏢 Recruitment Partners
📍 Queensland