Legal Assistant – Litigation

Job Description

Litigation support role | Partner support

A well-established law firm with a strong litigation practice is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant. This role supports a variety of litigation practitioners and plays a key part in the day-to-day management of litigation matters, client engagement, and administrative operations.

The position will suit a capable legal support professional who enjoys responsibility, takes pride in high-quality work, and is looking for a stable, long-term role within a collaborative team environment.

The Role

Working closely with your team of lawyers, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and responding to client enquiries
• Assisting with onboarding new clients and file openings
• Providing secretarial and administrative support to litigation practitioners
• Drafting, typing, and amending correspondence and court documents
• Electronic and physical filing of court documents
• Preparing briefs and supporting court processes
• Transcribing dictation as required
• Maintaining accurate and well-organised files
• Providing general office and administrative support

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• 1–2 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary within litigation
• Confidence supporting litigation matters and court processes
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent file management and organisational ability
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing to a team
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach
• The ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment

The Opportunity

• Supportive and collaborative litigation team
• Stable role with consistent workflow
• Exposure to complex and varied litigation matters
• Opportunity to continue developing as a support professional
• Positive working environment with a focus on quality and professionalism

If you are an experienced Legal Assistant looking for a role that values breadth of experience and professional maturity, we would welcome your application.

For a confidential discussion, reach out to Alyssa Kendall at DiMention Recruitment on (07) 3123 4001 / 0400 244 544 and quote “3001AK2″ or APPLY now to be considered.

You can explore DiMention Recruitment’s current legal opportunities by visiting their official website:

👉 https://dimention-recruitment.com.au

Please note that only candidates with the necessary experience will be contacted.