Relief Legal Assistant

Good people. Good work. Great opportunities.

McCullough Robertson is a commercially focused firm, working with high-calibre national and international clients. We work on big matters in small teams, approaching each day with dedication and professionalism.

We provide exceptional opportunities for our employees to perform, grow and succeed, through extensive training and career development. Our teams work together and support one another to achieve individual, team and firm-wide goals.

Backed by a national team of over 400 staff located in Brisbane and Sydney, McCullough Robertson is a big firm, without the attitude.

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic Legal Assistant to join the McCullough Robertson relief team in Brisbane. 

As a Relief Legal Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting firm operations, covering annual and personal leave for the wider Legal Assistant cohort, and providing overflow assistance to teams during busy peak periods, including for billing and large firm projects. This role provides a unique opportunity to gain experience across all legal and shared services teams, and no two days will be the same.

Some of your general duties will include:

• Providing exceptional secretarial support for various general administration tasks;
• Supporting the firm's shared services teams as required;
• Proactive diary management and meeting coordination for clients, key industry stakeholders and internal management;
• Coordination of travel arrangements;
• Document drafting, amendment, management and dictation; and
• Ensuring a seamless handover is provided to other Legal Assistants.

Experience

To excel in this role, you will be a motivated and enthusiastic professional with at least one year of administrative experience in a professional services environment. Prior experience in the legal industry will be advantageous and a proactive attitude and commitment to supporting busy teams will set you apart.

Success in this position requires adaptability, flexibility, and the ability to seamlessly transition between multiple teams and competing priorities.

Furthermore, you will demonstrate the following attributes:

• A proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and take ownership of tasks;
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, ensuring clarity and professionalism;
• A proven ability to network and establish strong connections with both internal and external stakeholders;
• Strong prioritisation skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment;
• An ability to effectively work with authors to confirm instructions, align on work requirements, and ensure smooth task execution;
• A commitment to providing exceptional assistance to your team;
• Capability of working independently while thriving in collaborative environments; and
• Strong technical skills with a solid understanding of software applications and a willingness to embrace new tools.

Benefits

At McCullough Robertson, we encourage a balanced work environment. Our teams enjoy having the opportunity to work in a supportive environment while having fun and achieving results.

We offer the following benefits for our employees:

• Dedicated diversity committee with an innovative program focusing on all areas of diversity and inclusion;
• Attractive further education program and supportive learning and development opportunities throughout your whole career;
• Mentoring and sponsorship opportunities as well as coaching and leadership support;
• Holistic Health and Wellbeing program including subsidised gym membership and active social and sporting committees; and
• In-house barista and end-of-trip facilities.

Inclusion and Diversity

We are a leader in diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating an environment where our employees want to come to work.

Our commitment is to create an accessible and informed workplace, where we can collectively make a difference for everyone, including people with disability, to gain equal opportunities and grow their career at McR. This is our commitment to diversity and inclusion and how we bring to life our McR values.

An award-winning law firm, we have received the prestigious Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation for the tenth consecutive year and have recently been awarded by Lawyers Weekly – Diversity Law Firm of the Year.

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply for Job" button and submit your application online. Alternatively, please contact Sophie Sims on for a confidential discussion.

We're an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.