Legal Assistant

Posted 30 June 2025
SalaryBase plus super, commensurate with experience
LocationCanberra
Job type Permanent
DisciplineBusiness Support
ReferenceBH-16489

Job description

  • Opportunity for a passionate Legal Assistant to join an established organisation in their thriving Canberra office. 
  • Permanent role with fantastic professional development pathways 
  • Supportive and nurturing work culture working alongside a fantastic team
 
Client:
As a leading Australian law firm with a strong collection of recognitions and accolades behind them, this organisation is modern and progressive in approach, and works in a collaborative way to ensure an outstanding client experience across their entire portfolio. They have been recognised as a 'Best Place to Work' employer, and are committed to building a supportive and nurturing team culture. 

The role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Legal Assistant to join a highly regarded firm within their Canberra office.

In this hands-on role, fast-paced, you will bring outstanding interpersonal and organisational skills, and support a wider team across a range of administrational duties including: 

  • Filing court documents 
  • Diary Management 
  • Collating documents and preparing briefs 
  • Taking ownership over meeting minutes
  • Drafting file notes 

Supporting multiple partners, this a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and passionate administration professional who is looking for an established business to grow and expand their career. 

The Successful candidate:
You are an experienced administration professional, with a minimum of two years experience from either legal or professional services. We are open to discussing this role further with candidates who hold the below experience: 

  • Minimum 2 years experience working in an administration role in either legal or professional services
  • Open to considering candidates with a range of experience, both at a junior, mid-level or more senior level
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills 
  • An interest in law is desirable but not essential
  • High-level communication skills 
  • High-level discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail. 

What’s On Offer
  • An opportunity to build a career with an award-winning firm
  • Down-to-earth and supportive team environment 
  • Ongoing professional development pathways 
  • Inclusive, collaborative work culture 
 
*Please note that this role is based in Canberra and requires a minimum 3 days in the office each week. 

If you are looking for your next exciting position within a fantastic and thriving organisation, please APPLY NOW and I will be in touch for a confidential conversation. Alterntively, you can email your CV directly to chloebowditch@future-you.com.au

Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.