Legal Assistant – Commercial Litigation

Permanent / Full Time

Join a leading national law firm as a Legal Assistant supporting a busy commercial team across diverse matters, up to $100,000 PKG & 2 days WFH.

Support a leading Commercial Litigation team on complex, high-profile matters
Hybrid working arrangements with genuine flexibility
State of the art CBD offices with premium facilities and collaborative culture

The Opportunity
Step into a fast-paced and highly respected national law firm supporting a dynamic Commercial Litigation team working across complex, high-value matters.

This is an opportunity for a confident and proactive Legal Assistant who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys being the backbone of a high-performing legal team. You’ll work closely with senior lawyers on challenging and varied files where no two days look the same.

What’s on Offer

5 weeks annual leave, including bonus leave
Strong focus on wellbeing, mental health, and work-life balance
Ongoing learning and development, mentoring, and scholarship opportunities
Inclusive, values-driven firm with a strong focus on culture and sustainability

Your Day-to-Day You will be the organisational engine of the team, responsible for:

Managing diaries, deadlines, court dates, and inboxes
Preparing, formatting, and amending legal documents
Coordinating billing, expenses, and time recording
Liaising with clients, courts, and internal stakeholders
Supporting matter workflow and general team administration
Assisting with events and broader business development initiatives

About You

3+ years’ experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary (litigation experience highly regarded)
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Confident communicator with a proactive, can-do attitude
Skilled in Microsoft Office and legal or finance systems (Aderant/CMS advantageous)
Able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Apply Now If you're looking for a role where you’ll be genuinely valued, supported, and exposed to high-quality litigation work, this is your next step.

Contact Danielle Neary at MJD Recruitment on 0499 902 199 or dneary@mjdrecruitment.com.au for a confidential discussion.

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Recruiter Danielle Neary

Specialist Recruitment Consultant - Legal Support

Now in her fourth year in recruitment, Danielle has naturally progressed into a Legal Support Recruitment Consultant role, managing both client and candidate relationships end to end. Her progression through the business reflects her proven ability to build strong partnerships, understand client needs and consistently deliver quality outcomes within the legal support space.

Danielle brings a sharp commercial lens to her work, with a strong ability to identify and respond to the specific needs of clients within the legal industry. She works closely with hiring managers to provide market insight, tailored recruitment solutions and trusted advice, ensuring every engagement is built on insight, integrity and results.

Equally, Danielle is highly regarded for the genuine care she shows when supporting candidates through their career journeys. Many describe her as a true brand ambassador, someone who champions their aspirations while offering honest guidance and support. Her ability to uncover a candidate’s motivations, behaviours and working style enables her to deliver well-aligned, long-term matches for both clients and candidates.

Holding a Master’s Degree in Work and Organisational Psychology, Danielle is deeply passionate about organisational performance and individual wellbeing. Her role at MJD Recruitment is pivotal in sourcing, attracting and representing top-tier legal support talent, while maintaining the highest standard of care and professionalism for both clients and candidates.

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