An exciting opportunity has become available for a Junior Legal Assistant / Receptionist to join a well-established and highly regarded litigation specialist law firm based in Bundall on the Gold Coast.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with around 12 months' experience in a legal workplace who is looking to take the next step in their career and develop your skills within a busy legal practice.
You'll be joining a supportive team with a genuinely great culture, where you'll receive hands-on training, exposure to different areas of legal support and the opportunity to grow your career over time.
About the Role
This is a varied position combining front-of-house reception and junior legal support. You'll be an important first point of contact for clients and visitors while also assisting the legal team with day-to-day administrative and matter support.
Key Responsibilities
- Meeting and greeting clients and visitors
- Answering and directing incoming calls
- Managing reception and general office administration
- Opening and closing files
- Assisting with electronic and physical filing
- Preparing correspondence and basic legal documentation
- Providing administrative support to solicitors and legal support staff
- Assisting with court documents, searches and general matter administration
- Maintaining accurate records and updating the firm's case management system
- Supporting the wider team wherever required
Who Will Fit This Opportunity?
- Around 1 year of experience within a legal environment preferred
- Previous legal reception or junior legal assistant experience highly regarded
- LEAP experience preferred
- Strong administration and organisational skills
- Excellent communication and a professional manner
- Confident dealing with clients and working as part of a team
- High attention to detail
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
- Genuine interest in developing a long-term career in the legal industry
Why You'll Love It Here
- Join a well-established litigation specialist
- Genuine career development and progression opportunities
- Excellent team culture and supportive working environment
- Hands-on training and mentoring
- Varied role combining reception and legal support
- Opportunity to build strong foundations in legal support
- Gold Coast location - Bundall
- Full-time, permanent position
The Details
- Firm Type: Established Litigation Specialist
- Practice Area: Litigation
- Location: Bundall, Gold Coast
- Role Type: Full-time | Permanent
- Work Arrangement: Fully office-based
- Experience: Around 1 year legal experience preferred
- Software: LEAP experience preferred
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📌 Junior Legal Assistant (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 HarperLloyd Recruitment
📍 City of Gold Coast
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