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Legal Assistant- Toxic Torts

Brisbane CBD Permanent AU$80,000 - AU$90,000 per year View Job Description
An exciting opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join a growing Toxic Torts team supporting a well-respected Partner. This role would suit someone with a genuine interest in litigation who enjoys working on meaningful matters in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
  • Work alongside a highly regarded Partner in a growing Toxic Torts team
  • Competitive Salary packaging

About Our Client

Our client is a leading national law firm with a strong reputation across litigation and insurance law. With continued growth in several specialist practice areas, they offer quality work, genuine career development opportunities, and a supportive team culture.

Job Description

  • Provide dedicated legal and administrative support to the Partner and wider team.
  • Manage diaries, appointments, meetings, and general practice coordination.
  • Prepare, format, amend, and proofread legal documents and correspondence.
  • Assist with court documentation, filing requirements, and litigation processes.
  • Maintain files and ensure accurate matter management across all cases.
  • Liaise with clients, barristers, medical experts, and other stakeholders.
  • Coordinate key documents, briefs, and records for ongoing matters.
  • Support billing and general administrative functions as required.
  • Assist across a range of insurance litigation and toxic tort matters.
  • Contribute to the ongoing success and growth of the practice.

The Successful Applicant

  • 2-3 years' experience as a Legal Assistant.
  • Strong interest in litigation and personal injury-related matters.
  • Excellent administrative, organisational, and matter management skills.
  • Confidence managing sensitive and often complex client matters.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines.
  • Professional communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Resilient, adaptable, and proactive approach to work.
  • Comfortable working in a growing and evolving practice area.
  • Available to work full-time in the office.



Highly regarded:

  • Experience in insurance litigation.
  • Exposure to toxic torts, dust disease, asbestos, silicosis, or workplace injury matters.
  • Experience working on either the plaintiff or defendant side.
  • Understanding of litigation processes, court documents, and legal procedures.

What's on Offer

  • Salary package of $80,000 - $90,000.
  • Direct mentorship and support from a highly respected Partner.
  • Exposure to significant and high-profile toxic tort and insurance litigation matters.
  • Opportunity to join a growing and specialised practice area.
  • Strong team culture and supportive working environment.
  • Stable, full-time position within a leading national law firm.
Contact
Emma Rich
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7090469
Phone number
+61 7 3018 6311

Job summary

Function
Secretarial & Business Support
Specialisation
Team Secretary
Industry
Business Services
Location
Brisbane CBD
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Emma Rich
Consultant phone
+61 7 3018 6311
Job Reference
JN-082026-7090469

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