Legal Assistant- Workplace Relations

Brisbane CBD Permanent View Job Description
Join a professional services firm in Brisbane as a Legal Assistant. This permanent role supports the secretarial and business support team, focusing on workplace relations.
  • Join a well-established Workplace Relations team
  • Variety and responsibility from day one

About Our Client

Our client is a highly regarded law firm with a strong Workplace Relations practice and an excellent reputation in the market. They are known for providing high-quality legal advice and fostering a collaborative, supportive team environment.

Job Description

  • Provide high-level legal and administrative support to a busy Workplace Relations team.
  • Assist across a broad range of employment law advisory, transactional and employment-related litigation matters.
  • Prepare, format and manage legal documents, correspondence and court-related materials.
  • Coordinate file and document management, ensuring matters are maintained accurately and efficiently.
  • Manage client communications and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Assist with billing, matter management and general practice administration.
  • Coordinate diaries, meetings and key deadlines for the legal team.
  • Prioritise competing requests and support multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ensure a high level of accuracy, organisation and attention to detail across all work.
  • Work closely with senior practitioners and contribute to the smooth day-to-day operation of the team.
  • play an important role in supporting a well-established Workplace Relations practice during a key period of growth and transition.

The Successful Applicant

  • 2-3 years' experience as a Legal Assistant
  • Previous experience supporting employment, litigation or commercial legal teams
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle competing priorities
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • A proactive, adaptable and team-focused approach
  • The ability to remain calm and efficient in a busy environment
  • The ability to commence within a reasonable timeframe

Highly desirable experience includes:

  • Exposure to both transactional and litigation matters
  • Exposure to systems such as Affinity or Aderant
  • Strong document and file management skills
  • Billing and matter management experience

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $80,000 to $90,000 AUD package
  • Permanent position in Brisbane CBD
  • Opportunity to join a highly regarded Workplace Relations practice
  • Diverse and interesting work across advisory, transactional and litigation matters



Contact
Emma Rich
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7090472
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-082026-7090472

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Michael Page acknowledge and pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the land we operate on.