Junior Legal Assistant

Junior Legal Assistant / Receptionist | Litigation

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Junior Legal Assistant / Receptionist to join a well-established and highly regarded litigation specialist law firm based in Bundall on the Gold Coast.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with around 12 months' experience in a legal environment who is looking to take the next step in their career and develop their skills within a busy legal practice.

You’ll be joining a supportive team with a genuinely great culture, where you’ll receive hands-on training, exposure to different areas of legal support and the opportunity to grow your career over time.

About the Role

This is a varied position combining front-of-house reception and junior legal support. You’ll be an important first point of contact for clients and visitors while also assisting the legal team with day-to-day administrative and matter support.

Key Responsibilities

• Meeting and greeting clients and visitors
• Answering and directing incoming calls
• Managing reception and general office administration
• Opening and closing files
• Assisting with electronic and physical filing
• Preparing correspondence and basic legal documentation
• Providing administrative support to solicitors and legal support staff
• Assisting with court documents, searches and general matter administration
• Maintaining accurate records and updating the firm's case management system
• Supporting the wider team wherever required

Who Will Fit This Opportunity?

• Around 1 year of experience within a legal environment preferred
• Previous legal reception or junior legal assistant experience highly regarded
• LEAP experience preferred
• Strong administration and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and a professional manner
• Confident dealing with clients and working as part of a team
• High attention to detail
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Genuine interest in developing a long-term career in the legal industry

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Join a well-established litigation specialist
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities
• Excellent team culture and supportive working environment
• Hands-on training and mentoring
• Varied role combining reception and legal support
• Opportunity to build strong foundations in legal support
• Gold Coast location – Bundall
• Full-time, permanent position

The Details

• Firm Type: Established Litigation Specialist
• Practice Area: Litigation
• Location: Bundall, Gold Coast
• Role Type: Full-time | Permanent
• Work Arrangement: Fully office-based
• Experience: Around 1 year legal experience preferred
• Software: LEAP experience preferred

Apply Now

If you’re an enthusiastic junior legal support professional looking for a firm where you can learn, develop and build a genuine long-term career, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply via SEEK or contact Casey Hillan at HarperLloyd Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Casey Hillan
Legal Support Recruitment Specialist | HarperLloyd Recruitment

HarperLloyd Recruitment partners with leading legal organisations across Australia to place exceptional legal professionals and support staff. If this sounds like the right next step for you, we’d love to hear from you.