About this Role
Legal Assistant
About the Role
We are currently partnering with a highly respected, client-focused legal practice on the Gold Coast to secure an experienced, full-time Legal Assistant for their high-performing office in Ashmore, QLD.
This is a vital position within the firm’s core support team, where you will work side-by-side with accessible solicitors and senior staff. Your primary focus will be delivering top-tier administrative and clerical support, ensuring seamless file management and maintaining the high standard of professionalism this firm is known for. It’s an ideal move for a reliable legal support professional looking for a long-term, supportive environment where your contribution is genuinely valued.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Administration: Provide comprehensive support to solicitors, including handling professional correspondence, file management, and organizing complex documentation.
Document Preparation: Prepare and format legal documents, letters, memoranda, court documents, and contract materials with meticulous accuracy.
Diary & Schedule Management: Coordinate appointment schedules, manage critical deadlines, and organize meetings between clients, solicitors, and external parties.
Communication & Liaison: Professionally manage telephone and email communications, liaising directly with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
Court Filings: Coordinate timely court filings and track procedural deadlines to ensure strict compliance.
Practice Support: Assist with basic legal research and work collaboratively with the office manager to maintain a productive, efficient workplace environment.
About You
Experience: Proven experience working as a legal secretary or assistant within an Australian private practice, with a solid grasp of legal procedures and terminology.
Technical Skills: High proficiency in legal software, case management systems, and standard office applications (Microsoft Office).
Attributes: Meticulous attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to balance multiple priorities under deadline.
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with a polished, professional approach to client service.
Discretion: A high level of integrity with a demonstrated ability to maintain absolute confidentiality when handling sensitive client files.
Qualifications: A formal qualification or certification in legal secretarial, business administration, or paralegal studies is highly desirable but not essential.
The Firm & Culture
This firm has built an enduring reputation on the Gold Coast for combining expert legal advice with a warm, respectful, and deeply collaborative workplace culture. They actively reject the rigid, transactional nature of larger firms, choosing instead to invest heavily in their support staff. You will join an inclusive environment that prioritizes team well-being, open communication, and continuous professional development.
What’s on Offer
Competitive Salary: An attractive remuneration package benchmarked against competitive QLD market standards.
Professional Growth: Genuine opportunities for ongoing skills development and training to enhance your legal expertise.
Workplace Culture: A friendly, team-oriented environment built on mutual respect and collaborative success.
Location: Conveniently located in Ashmore with excellent local amenities and a stable, thriving pipeline of work.
To Apply
If you are a proactive and dedicated legal assistant ready to step into a stable role with a supportive local firm, please reach out for a strictly confidential discussion.