Job Description

Looking for your next step in legal admin? We are seeking an enthusiastic Legal Assistant to join our Queensland team, either in our Brisbane or Gold Coast offices.

Your new role

You will be an integral part of the team - supporting lawyers, providing exceptional client service and administrative excellence.

Your variety of work will include:

• Work collaboratively with legal practitioners to provide comprehensive administrative support
• Liaise with clients/barristers/lawyers via phone, letter, email and in-person
• Draft, proofread and file legal documents and correspondence
• Manage daily meetings and travel
• Matter management including setting up files, conflict checks and due diligence procedures
• End of month billing, including invoice preparation and file closures
• Plan and organise client and team events

You will bring to the role:

• Proven experience with administrative support to Partners/Executives within legal services is desirable
• Knowledge of law, regulations and court system
• Exceptional communication and client service
• Proactive approach and initiative
• Confidence with a range of technology and in learning new systems
• Strong time management, planning and organisational skills
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team
• Experience using practice management system Actionstep highly regarded
• Experience using Redcrest, Commcourts, elodgement and Citec highly regarded

Why join us?

At SLF Lawyers, we’re committed to creating a workplace where our people thrive - professionally and personally.

Here are just some of the benefits our team enjoys:

• Loyalty Leave - Receive an extra day of paid leave for every year of service, up to 5 years.
• Flexible Working Arrangements - Work from home arrangements available, with flexibility to suit your lifestyle.
• Daily Breakfast - Start your morning right with complimentary breakfast provided in every office.
• People Committee - Meaningful social connection with regular social events, charity initiatives, and opportunities to support local causes that matter to you. Included but not limited to team charity walks, national strava challenges & SLF trivia nights.
• Salary Insurance - Peace of mind with income protection coverage.
• Work-Life Balance - We foster a culture that values your time and wellbeing with the benefits to support it.
• CU Health - Access to GPs, psychologists, dietitians, health coaches and more.
• Wellness Reimbursement - Enjoy an annual $250 reimbursement for wellness activities of your choice - from gym memberships to meditation apps.

To find out more, follow this link - https://slflawyers.com.au/about/

If you would like to join a firm committed to its clients and its people, apply now.