Legal Assistant

HarperLloyd Recruitment is partnering with a leading national law firm to find an experienced Legal Assistant to join their Public Law team in Brisbane.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned legal support professional to step into a high-volume litigation practice supporting key Government clients.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy being across multiple matters at once, and take pride in delivering exceptional administrative and client service support, this role offers a strong next step within a Top 6 Australian law firm.

About the Firm

This firm is a well-established national practice with a proud 160+ year history and a reputation as one of Australia’s leading law firms by size.

Despite its scale, the firm is known for its genuinely collaborative, down-to-earth culture, where mutual trust, respect, and client service excellence sit at the core of everything they do.

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Assistant to join the Brisbane-based Public Law team. This is a busy and dynamic litigation practice, working closely with solicitors who act for key Government clients.

You will play a critical role in supporting the team with day-to-day legal administration, ensuring matters are managed efficiently and deadlines are met in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and monitoring multiple shared inboxes
• Opening, maintaining, and closing legal files
• Answering phone calls and assisting with matter-related enquiries
• Coordinating diaries, scheduling appointments, court dates, and key events
• Filing and serving legal documents
• Providing general administrative and litigation support to solicitors
• Ensuring accuracy, organisation, and timely completion of tasks across all matters

Who You’ll Be Working With

You’ll be part of a busy and highly regarded Public Law team, supporting experienced practitioners working on complex, high-volume litigation matters.

The team is professional, collaborative, and supportive, with a strong focus on client service and operational excellence.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking a confident and experienced Legal Assistant with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.

You will bring:

• Solid experience as a Legal Assistant (litigation experience highly regarded)
• Exposure to public law or government clients (advantageous but not essential)
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• High attention to detail and accuracy under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, with PowerPoint skills beneficial
• A proactive, “can do” attitude and willingness to support wherever needed
• A strong track record of meeting deadlines in a busy environment

Please note: At this stage, applications from law students cannot be considered.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Work with a Top 6 Australian law firm with a strong national reputation
• High-volume, engaging Public Law practice with meaningful Government work
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Strong focus on learning, development, and internal progression
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including EAP support
• Discounted health insurance and gym memberships nationwide
• “Dress for your day” flexibility
• Competitive referral bonuses and additional corporate perks

Apply Now

HarperLloyd Recruitment partners with leading law firms across Australia to place elite legal support professionals.

If you’re looking for a role where you can operate at a high level and be genuinely valued for your experience - I’d love to hear from you.

📧 casey@harperlloyd.com.au📞 0489 084 879