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Legal Assistant

HarperLloyd Recruitment
Brisbane, QLD
A$85,000 p/a + super
Legal → Legal Secretaries
Full-time
On-site

Posted 18 days ago


HarperLloyd Recruitment is partnering with a highly respected mid-tier national law firm in the Brisbane CBD to find an Intermediate to Senior Legal Assistant for their Planning & Environment team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with a highly regarded Partner, supporting a dynamic practice that services a broad client base including private clients, developers, landowners, local councils, and state government bodies.

About the Role

This varied role offers exposure to a wide range of interesting Planning & Environment matters such as:

  • Town planning and development advice
  • Due diligence and agreements
  • Climate change advisory work
  • Compensation and land resumption matters
  • Threatened species and waste management issues
  • Environment-related litigation

In this position, your daily responsibilities will include:

  • Diary, email, and travel management for the Partner and team
  • Opening, closing, and managing files
  • Monthly billing processes
  • Drafting correspondence and legal documents
  • Preparing court briefs and other materials
  • General PA and team support

Why Join This Firm?

Legal Assistants we’ve placed in this firm consistently highlight:

  • Generous employee benefits including 26 weeks paid maternity leave, flexible work arrangements including WFH, and an active social club
  • A supportive environment with long-tenured staff offering valuable mentorship and hands-on training
  • Above-market salaries and clear pathways for development

About You

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:

  • 2+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably within litigation or corporate law
  • Strong skills in diary management and monthly billing (training provided if needed)
  • A proactive, positive approach to work
  • Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with a range of stakeholders
  • A genuine interest in continuing to grow and develop your career in legal support

How to Apply

If this sounds like the next step in your legal support career, we’d love to hear from you! Submit your latest resume or contact us directly for a confidential conversation.

📧 Email: [email protected]

📞 Phone: 0483 956 166

About HarperLloyd Recruitment

We are a specialist legal recruitment firm partnering with private practice firms (boutique to top-tier/international), government, and in-house teams. I'm Gretta Lloyd, a former legal assistant from mid-tier firms, passionate about helping legal support professionals find the right role.

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Gold Coast, QLD, Australia

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