Legal Assistant

Why join us?

DWF is seeking a proactive and organised Legal Assistant to join our General Insurance team in Brisbane. Working alongside another Legal Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting Partners and Fee Earners, helping matters run smoothly from file opening through to finalisation.

This is a varied and hands-on role, balancing diary and matter management, client liaison, document handling, billing support, and the preparation of court and counsel briefs. You'll be an integral part of a collaborative team, contributing to the delivery of exceptional service to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage core litigation administration, including conflict checks and matter opening.
• Collate and issue correspondence on behalf of Fee Earners and maintain accurate electronic filing systems.
• Liaise professionally with clients, experts, and subpoena recipients via phone and email.
• Handle incoming documents, including court orders, cheques, and invoices, and assist with billing and debt monitoring.
• Coordinate litigation diaries, arrange meetings and conference calls, and organise travel and courier bookings.
• Assist with the physical preparation of court and counsel briefs.
• Support matter finalisation, including tracking settlement funds and obtaining statutory clearances.
• Manage client enquiries in the absence of the Legal Adviser and take appropriate action.
• Uphold firm policies and maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

What will help you succeed in this role?

• Prior experience in a Queensland-based litigation team within an Australian law firm, preferably with exposure to General Insurance matters, as legislation varies between states.
• Strong communication, organisational, and administrative skills.
• A collaborative approach and a genuine desire to support team success.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with iManage (or a similar document management system) and time recording/billing software.
• A proactive and adaptable mindset, with strong attention to detail.

Why you’ll enjoy working with us

• Hybrid flexibility with a minimum of 3 days per week in our Brisbane office.
• A supportive, high-performing team with exposure to varied and interesting General Insurance matters.
• Opportunities to learn new systems and develop your professional toolkit.
• The chance to make a visible difference in how we deliver outstanding service to our clients.

What we offer

• Flexible work from home model with all technology needs provided.

• 2 volunteer days off per year to support the community.

• Birthday leave.

About us

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do. DWF operates with 35+ offices globally, our main office based in the UK. Our offices in Australia are based in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney, and Melbourne.