Legal Assistant - Employment Law
- Support a new Partner and his team in the Employment Law Team.
- Draft and amend legal documents and manage diaries and correspondence.
- Provide general administrative support and liaise with clients and stakeholders.
Progressive law firm has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant to join the Employment Law Team.
The Role
As an Employment Law Legal Assistant, you will support a new Partner and his team. Your duties will include:
- Drafting and amending legal documents and correspondence
- Managing diaries, emails, and meeting coordination
- Preparing and formatting documents using LEAP
- Liaising with clients and stakeholders
- Handling time recording, billing, and file management
- Providing general administrative support across employment
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Minimum 2 + years' experience as a Legal Secretary (in any area of law)
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
- High level of initiative and ability to work proactively
- Professional communication skills and confidence dealing with clients
The Law Firm / Salary
Progressive mid tier CBD law firm with 70 staff in their Brisbane office. Commercially focused firm delivering high‑quality work within a dynamic, boutique‑style environment. Salary negotiable depending on experience (between $85,000 - $95000 package including Super).
Apply
Please click on the 'Apply for this job' button or email april.odempsey@empiregroup.com.au direct. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion regarding this role or to explore other career opportunities, please contact:
April O'Dempsey
Ref No: AOD1650177
Email: april.odempsey@empiregroup.com.au
Phone: (07) 3231 1200
Applicants must have full working rights in Australia (citizenship or permanent residency).
Please send your CV in Microsoft Word format. Applications close 7 November 2026.
April O'Dempsey is a Partner - Legal Support Recruiter at empire group/ legal eagles. She has over 20 years' experience in the recruitment industry and has a great understanding of the industry from her own experience in the legal sector supporting small, medium and large law firms. She is dedicated to recruiting the right person for the right firm and gets great satisfaction from assisting staff to develop their career.
If this role isn't what you are looking for, reach out directly to learn about the other opportunities she can assist you with!
Reference number: 1692592
Profession:Legal SupportLegal Support
Company: empire group
Date posted: 6th Oct, 2026
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