Company Benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements as standard
• Additional annual leave (total of 5 weeks)
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Wellbeing programs including mental health, resilience, and personal development support
• Learning and development opportunities, mentoring and scholarship programs

Full job description
Are you a highly organised and experienced Legal Assistant looking for a senior-level role in commercial litigation? You will be part of a collaborative, high-performing team, providing essential support to multiple partners and lawyers. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment, has excellent attention to detail, and can work independently while managing competing priorities.

Who will they be supporting
You will primarily support partners and lawyers within a commercial litigation team, assisting with all administrative and legal support needs to ensure smooth matter progression and client service delivery.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will be

• Managing diaries, inboxes, and scheduling for multiple lawyers
• Billing, time recording, expense management, and reporting
• Preparing correspondence, court documents, and filing requirements
• Performing property, ASIC, and other legal searches
• Handling telephone enquiries and developing internal and external relationships
• Matter management including opening/closing files, archiving, and electronic/physical filing
• Coordinating events and travel arrangements

Do you have the following skillset?

• 3–5+ years’ experience in a similar legal support role, preferably in commercial litigation
• Exceptional organisational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with CMS Aderant or other finance/billing systems

Interested? Let’s chat! Reach out to Erica Brown at MJD Recruitment on 0400 111 741 or email [email protected] for a confidential discussion.