Annabel brings a wealth of experience from the legal industry to her role at MJD Recruitment. She began her career in the UK as a paralegal and went on to train and qualify as a Solicitor, working across both national and boutique firms in Manchester and London. Her legal practice covered a broad range of areas including Business Crime and Regulatory Law, Clinical Negligence, Family Law, and Private Clients, before specialising in Private Wealth and Tax.
With eight years of experience in the legal profession, Annabel has a deep understanding of how law firms function both practically and culturally. She is familiar with the day-to-day operations, including billing structures, case management systems, and the various roles within a firm, as well as the internal dynamics, expectations, and workplace culture that shape the legal environment. This comprehensive insight allows her to truly understand what firms need and what candidates are looking for.Annabel has an empathetic, knowledgeable, and passionate approach to working with candidates. She takes the time to understand not just a candidate’s experience, but also their goals, work-life balance, and the type of firm culture that aligns with their values. She is committed to helping candidates find roles where they feel valued, supported, and genuinely excited about the next stage in their career.
- Up to $95,000 package
- Collaborative, supportive national law firm that values growth and development
- Close-knit Canberra team
We are working with a recognised national law firm known for its supportive and open culture. With offices across Australia, the Canberra office is on a strong growth trajectory and now seeks a Legal Assistant to support a newly hired Lawyer alongside an existing Lawyer.
This role sits within the Litigation Team, focusing on Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution. You'll be joining a close-knit, high-performing team where collaboration and team spirit are part of the culture.
The package for this role is up to
$95,000, depending on experience.
Please see further details below, or if the role has already piqued your interest, feel free to contact
Annabel Reeves at areeves@mjdrecruitment.com.au to learn more.
Your day-to-day will include:- Document preparation
- Calendar and email management
- Assisting the wider team as needed
- Opening and closing matters
- End-of-month billing
- Strong typing and document formatting
- Preparing documents for Court
- Filing documents with the Court
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite
Please apply/get in touch if:- You have 3+ years’ experience as a Legal Assistant within Litigation
- You are a team player
- You want to join a firm that genuinely invests in its people
- You are based in Canberra
- You’re available to commence in the coming weeks
Looking forward to hearing from you. From, Annabel.
