Why join us? Join our long-established Compensation, Health & Government team in Brisbane where you will use your Legal Assistant expertise as an integral member of the defendant focused general liability and medical negligence practice. Supporting Partners and Fee Earners across a varied portfolio of litigated and unlitigated matters, you’ll have the opportunity to take ownership, deepen your capability, and continue building a rewarding career as a Legal Assistant within a collaborative, fast-paced and client-focused setting. Working alongside other experienced Legal Assistants, you’ll be a trusted and valued member of our team, helping matters run smoothly from file opening through to finalisation. This is a varied, hands-on role with genuine responsibility across diary and matter management, client liaison, document handling, billing support and the preparation of court and counsel briefs. Legal Assistant – General Insurance | Brisbane Full time, permanent | Hybrid (minimum three days in the office each week) Continue to build your already established Legal Assistant career at DWF. Responsibilities
• Manage core litigation administration, including conflict checks and matter opening.
• Collate and issue correspondence on behalf of Fee Earners and maintain accurate electronic filing.
• Liaise professionally with clients, experts, opposing solicitors and barristers by phone and email.
• Handle incoming documents, including invoices, and assist with billing and debt monitoring.
• Arrange meetings and conference calls and book travel and couriers.
• Assist with the physical preparation of court and counsel briefs.
• Support matter finalisation, including tracking settlement funds and obtaining statutory clearances.




• Respond to client enquiries in the absence of the Legal Adviser and take appropriate action.
• Uphold firm policies and maintain strict confidentiality at all times. What will help you succeed in this role?
• Demonstrated experience as a Legal Assistant in a litigation practice within a Queensland law firm, ideally supporting insurance or defendant litigation matters.
• Confidence managing competing priorities, anticipating needs and keeping busy matters organised.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and service-focused approach to clients and colleagues.
• A collaborative mindset, sound judgement and pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel, together with familiarity with iManage or a similar document management system and time recording or billing software.
• A genuine interest in continuing to grow and succeed in a long-term Legal Assistant career. Why you’ll enjoy working with us
• A role that values Legal Assistant expertise and gives you ownership, variety and meaningful involvement in the team’s success.
• Hybrid flexibility, with a minimum of three days each week in our Brisbane office.
• A supportive, high-performing team and exposure to varied and interesting General Insurance matters.
• Opportunities to strengthen your technical,



systems and client-service capability while continuing to progress as a career Legal Assistant.
• The chance to make a visible contribution to outstanding client service and the smooth running of a busy practice. Please note that this opportunity is designed for an experienced Legal Assistant who wishes to continue developing their career in legal support. It is not intended as a graduate or law-student pathway, and we are not seeking candidates looking to transition into a lawyer role. Location and workstyle Brisbane CBD | Full-time, permanent | Hybrid, with a minimum of three in-office days per week.

How to apply
Click Apply with your resume. A short cover letter outlining your litigation support experience and interest in continuing your career as a Legal Assistant will help your application stand out. You must have the right to work in Australia. DWF is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues.

What we offer
• Flexible work from home model with all technology needs provided.
• 2 volunteer days off per year to support the community.
• Birthday leave.

About us
DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do. DWF operates with 35+ offices globally, our main office based in the UK. Our offices in Australia are based in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney, and Melbourne.

📌 Legal Assistant (Brisbane)
🏢 Dwf
📍 Brisbane