An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Legal Assistant to join a highly regarded national law firm in Brisbane. Known for its collaborative culture, exceptional client service, and strong reputation within the Australian legal market, this firm offers the opportunity to work alongside leading legal professionals in a supportive and high‐performing environment.
Supporting two Partners and a team of lawyers across Workplace Relations, Employment and Safety, you will become a valued member of the team, providing high‐level administrative and legal support while gaining exposure to interesting and complex matters.
The Role
About the Opportunity
An exciting prospect has become available for an experienced Legal Assistant to join a highly regarded national law firm in Brisbane. Known for its collaborative culture, exceptional client service, and strong reputation within the Australian legal market, this firm offers the opportunity to work alongside leading legal professionals in a supportive and high‐performing environment.
Supporting two Partners and a team of lawyers across Workplace Relations, Employment and Safety, you will become a valued member of the team, providing high‐level administrative and legal support while gaining exposure to interesting and complex matters.
This is a fast-paced and varied position that will suit a proactive Legal Assistant who enjoys building strong relationships, taking ownership of their work, and becoming a trusted support to busy legal professionals.
Key Responsibilities
Extensive diary,



phone and email management and ownership of the team
Billing
Attend to PA duties and work independently
Be active on files where required
Ability to manage client relationships well
Take instructions from clients on behalf of the team
Preparation and reconciliation of expenses
Preparing pro forma legal documents and briefs to Counsel
Attend to e‐filing of court documents
Opening and closing of files
Organising team events & functions
File management.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally bring previous 3+ years experience as a Legal Assistant within a law firm or professional services environment.
You will also possess:
Strong legal administration and document management skills
Proven experience in a Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety department
Ideally have worked in a large national law firm previously
Advanced Microsoft Word formatting abilities
Exceptional organisational and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A strong client‐service mindset and professional presentation
The ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines
Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
A proactive, adaptable,



and solutions‐focused approach
The confidence to work autonomously while contributing positively to a team environment
Desired Skills and Experience
3+ years experience as a Legal Assistant
Solid legal administration and document management skills
Proven experience in a Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety department
Ideally have worked in a large national law firm previously
Advanced Microsoft Word formatting abilities
Exceptional organisational and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A strong client‐service mindset and professional presentation
The ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines
Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
A proactive, adaptable, and solutions‐focused approach
The confidence to work autonomously while contributing positively to a team environment
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📌 Legal Assistant ( Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety) (Brisbane)
🏢 Manpower Australia
📍 Brisbane