Legal Assistant

1 month ago


Brisbane, Australia Slater and Gordon Full time

Legal Assistant

Slater and Gordon Lawyers are a leading personal injury and class actions law firm where every member of our team has a shared passion for our clients: we are people caring for people.

Our commitment to our people includes offering genuine work-life balance, with a hybrid work environment allowing them to split their time between home and the office. We recognise and reward high performance and have outstanding employee benefits including an extra week of annual leave, 18 weeks paid parental leave, extra-long service leave together with various ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.

Covered by our Enterprise Agreement, this position will also enjoy access to additional paid service leave, a confirmed 1 July salary increase, an annual wellness reimbursement, career development opportunities, and much more.

**We are also pleased to let you know that Slater and Gordon were ranked in the Top 25 Attraction Firms in the annual Lawyers Weekly Legal Firm of Choice Survey for 2023-24.**

**_ Acknowledgement of Country_**_ _**Slater and Gordon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all First Nations peoples today.

**What are we looking for?**

We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Legal Assistant to join our Superannuation + Disability Insurance team in Brisbane. This is a full time opportunity.

Our team works closely with clients who have Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) or private disability insurance claims following an illness or injury. We work to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients. Your responsibilities will include:

- Providing a great level of care and support to our clients in a professional manner
- Communicating with clients, insurers and other professionals both in writing and verbally
- Arranging appointments and extensive diary management
- Assist with all administration and file management
- Prepare legal correspondence and filing court documents
- Preparing briefs

**What will you bring?**

You will be an experienced Legal Assistant with a passion for social justice and generating positive outcomes for clients. The following experience and skills will ensure your success in this position:

- Previous experience in legal support or business administration
- A natural passion for helping people and high level of empathy
- Exceptional experience in communication and customer service
- Excellent written and drafting skills
- Recognise the importance of attention to detail and time management
- Demonstrated organisational skills and the ability to multi task
- Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team environment
- A willingness to learn
- Proactive approach and initiative
- Available to work 38 hours per week, between the hours of 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday.

**What next?


  • Legal Assistant

    6 months ago


    Brisbane, Australia Amicus Legal Recruitment Full time

    See Your Legal Support Career Soar to New Heights! - Wide Variety of Work & Fun Working Culture - Circa $65K + Stand-Out Benefits Package **The Firm**: Our client is an established and highly acclaimed national law firm who have grown to be one of the country's most sought-after law firms to work for. They have a new opportunity for a **junior level Legal...

  • Legal Assistant

    7 months ago


    Brisbane, Australia Amicus Legal Recruitment Full time

    Salary Circa $80k Package! - Highly Interesting and Complex Matters to Keep You on Your Toes - Supportive, Flexible and Fun Team Environment Join a dynamic and fully serviced commercial law firm with a national presence and a team of professionals across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth. Embrace a collaborative environment where diversity is...

  • Legal Assistant

    7 months ago


    Brisbane, Australia Kaleidoscope Legal Full time

    Complex and challenging matters - Award winning law firm - Excellent salary package on offer **The firm** We are currently working closing with a highly regarded law firm who are growing their insurance law team. With a large presence in the Brisbane market, this firm is known for being leaders in the industry. They are rated one of the top insurance...

  • Legal Assistant

    4 days ago


    Brisbane, Australia u&u Recruitment Partners Full time

    Who are u&u? u&u are partnering with a mid - tier law firm in Brisbane who are seeking an organised, enthusiastic legal assistant to join their growing Commercial Disputes and Litigation team. As the legal assistant, you will be responsible for providing a high level of multi - faceted support to the team. About the role End of month billing and...

  • Legal Assistant

    4 days ago


    Brisbane, Australia Empire Careers Full time

    Contact Name : April O’Dempsey Contact Phone : 07 3231 1200 Location : Brisbane Job Type : Permanent Job Salary : $70000 - $80000 per annum, Benefits: 50% off gym m/ship Salary up to 80k package | min 2 years legal assistant experience | International Law Firm... International Law Firm Minimum of 2 year Legal Assistant experience is...

  • Legal Assistant

    6 months ago


    Brisbane, Australia Empire Careers Full time

    Contact Name : April O’Dempsey Contact Phone : 07 3231 1200 Location : Brisbane Job Type : Permanent Job Salary : $65000 - $75000 per annum, Benefits: National Law Firm 1 years legal assistant experience is all that is needed | working in the Property department of a national law firm... **The role** As a Legal Assistant, you will support Solicitors...

  • Legal Assistant

    7 months ago


    Brisbane, Australia Empire Careers Full time

    Contact Name : April O’Dempsey Contact Phone : 07 3231 1200 Location : Brisbane Job Type : Permanent Job Salary : $75000 - $85000 per annum, Benefits: Great culture Brisbane CBD law firm has an exciting opportunity for a Legal Assistant to work in the Commercial Litigation department. Dynamic law firm with corporate offices... - Intermediate or senior...

  • Legal Assistant

    7 months ago


    Brisbane, Australia HAYS Full time

    Great opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join a National Law Firm. **Your new company** Hays has partnered with an award-winning National Law Firm situated in the heart of Brisbane, serving clients across the nation and around the globe. This firm is not only acclaimed for its commercially oriented, solution-driven strategies, but also for its grounded...

  • Legal Assistant

    7 months ago


    Brisbane, Australia Empire Careers Full time

    Contact Name : April O’Dempsey Contact Phone : 07 3231 1200 Location : Brisbane Job Type : Permanent Job Salary : $70000 - $80000 per annum, Benefits: Excellent salary Assisting on Personal Injuries (MVA) files for 1 Solicitor of a mid tier law firm... **The Role** Our client, a boutique CBD law firm seeks the expertise of an experienced Personal...

  • Legal Assistant

    6 months ago


    Brisbane, Australia Empire Careers Full time

    Contact Name : April O’Dempsey Contact Phone : 07 3231 1200 Location : Brisbane Job Type : Permanent Job Salary : $65000 - $70000 per annum, Benefits: Paperless office Assisting a Principal in the commercial property area| minimum of 2 years Legal Secretarial experience is essential | Excellent technology - paperless office! Please read on... **The...

  • Legal Assistant

    2 months ago


    Brisbane, Australia Slater and Gordon Full time

    Legal Assistant | Military Compensation Slater and Gordon Lawyers are a leading personal injury and class actions law firm where every member of our team has a shared passion for our clients: we are people caring for people. Our commitment to our people includes offering genuine work-life balance, with a hybrid work environment allowing them to split their...

  • Legal Secretary Energy

    7 months ago


    Brisbane, Australia Amicus Legal Recruitment Full time

    Competitive Salary package - Amazing Benefits and Worklife Balance | Flexibility - Top National Firm with Renowned Supportive and Friendly Culture We are currently representing a leading commercial law firm with a national presence, spanning major cities across Australia. This firm, with over 400 professionals, is recognised for delivering top-tier legal...

  • Legal Assistant

    4 months ago


    Brisbane, Australia Slater and Gordon Full time

    Legal Assistant | Public Liability Slater and Gordon Lawyers are a leading personal injury and class actions law firm where every member of our team has a shared passion for our clients: we are people caring for people. Our commitment to our people includes offering genuine work-life balance, with a hybrid work environment allowing them to split their time...

  • Legal Assistant

    7 months ago


    Brisbane, Australia Empire Careers Full time

    Contact Name : April O’Dempsey Contact Phone : 07 3231 1200 Location : Brisbane Job Type : Permanent Job Salary : $65000 - $90000 per annum, Benefits: wfh 1 day a week Supporting a Partner + Senior Associate on Personal Injury matters | wfh 1 day a week | excellent employee benefits **The Role** As a Legal Assistant, you will support a Partner +...

  • Legal Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Brisbane, Australia Slater and Gordon Full time

    Legal Assistant Slater and Gordon Lawyers are a leading personal injury and class actions law firm where every member of our team has a shared passion for our clients: we are people caring for people. Our commitment to our people includes offering genuine work-life balance, with a hybrid work environment allowing them to split their time between home and...


  • Brisbane, Australia Amicus Legal Recruitment Full time

    Outstanding Team Culture and Supportive Environment - Competitive Market Salary $$$ - Excellent Staff Benefits Including Promoting Work/Life Balance - At Amicus Legal Recruitment, our sole focus rests exclusively in the legal talent domain and we are specialists in the legal recruitment industry._ Our client are a nationally recognised firm with a stellar...

  • Legal Assistant

    2 days ago


    Brisbane, Australia u&u Recruitment Partners Full time

    Who are u&u? About the role Working for this national law firm, this role is supporting the Partner and team within the Real Estate practice. This position is looking for someone with an experienced secretarial background to support a busy practice group with the assistance of other support staff in the team. **The role includes duties such...

  • Legal Assistant

    3 months ago


    Brisbane, Australia Slater and Gordon Full time

    Legal Assistant | Military Compensation Slater and Gordon Lawyers are a leading personal injury and class actions law firm where every member of our team has a shared passion for our clients: we are people caring for people. Our commitment to our people includes offering genuine work-life balance, with a hybrid work environment allowing them to split their...

  • Legal Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    South Brisbane, Australia Populous Full time

    **Legal Assistant (Part Time 15-20 hours per week)** Are you ready to bring your legal skills to a global design firm? At Populous, we’re searching for a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Assistant to support our Senior Legal Counsel, APAC. This role is essential to ensuring the smooth operation of our legal functions and contributing to the success of...


  • Brisbane, Australia Amicus Legal Recruitment Full time

    National Top Firm + Extensive Staff Benefits - Use the Latest Technology & Enjoy In-House Training - Competitive Market Salary | Health & Wellbeing Focus! Our client is a National law firm who is forward-thinking, modern and innovative and have a supportive high performing environment. They are looking for a **superstar Legal Assistant/Secretary to join...