Legal Assistant – Construction Brisbane CBD | Full-time, Permanent | $100,000 package Ready to build your legal support career with a practice that genuinely puts its people first? Our client is a highly regarded national legal practice known for doing things differently — a values-driven firm where excellence and work-life balance aren't competing priorities. With a strong commitment to community, wellbeing and professional growth, they're a place people join and stay. They're now seeking a switched-on Legal Assistant to support their respected Construction group. If you take pride in your work, thrive in a professional environment, and want to learn from some of the best practitioners in the field, keep reading! The Role Working alongside experienced practitioners with a focus on excellence, you'll provide high-level secretarial and administrative support to the Construction team. Day to day, you'll: Deliver high-level secretarial and administrative support to authors Build and maintain excellent working relationships with clients Produce and format standard correspondence and legal documents Manage documents accurately using the firm's document management system (iManage) Keep electronic and physical filing up to date across all authors Open and close matters, and prepare cost agreements for new matters Prepare tax invoices, edit time entries and manage authors' expenses Liaise professionally with experts, barristers and third parties Coordinate travel and accommodation as required Maintain contact and marketing data (InterAction) About You 2 years' experience in an administration/secretarial role (legal experience a plus) Proficiency across the Microsoft Office Suite, and a willingness to learn new systems Highly organised, able to prioritise and work autonomously to tight deadlines Excellent attention to detail Strong communicator across all levels of a practice Proactive, with sound problem-solving skills Discreet, with an unwavering commitment to confidentiality The Benefits Join a genuinely people-first firm with a culture built on respect, loyalty and integrity Structured training, professional development and a formal mentoring program A wellbeing program plus health and fitness perks — think discounted gym memberships and complimentary massages Rewards and recognition, social and sporting functions, and professional memberships Be part of a firm that walks the talk on community, pro bono and inclusion Real opportunity for career progression and personal growth How to Apply If this sounds like your next move, don't wait — apply now with your current CV, or reach out to Genevieve Keane at MJD Recruitment for a confidential chat.
