Legal Assistant – IP

Permanent / Full Time

Up to $105,000 package + hybrid working
Support Partners in a leading IP & Litigation team
National law firm with strong career progression opportunities

The role:

The Opportunity MJD Recruitment is excited to be partnering with a prestigious national law firm to recruit an experienced Legal Assistant to support two highly regarded Partners and their busy Intellectual Property team.

Offering a salary package of up to $105,000, this is an outstanding opportunity for a polished Legal Assistant looking to join a high-performing and collaborative environment. Working across complex Intellectual Property and litigation matters, you will play a key role in supporting a successful practice while benefiting from excellent mentoring, career development, and long-term progression opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Drafting, amending, and formatting legal and court documents
Managing court filings, e-filing, and matter administration
Coordinating complex diaries, meetings, travel arrangements, and court dates
Managing billing, expenses, timesheets, and monthly invoicing processes
Liaising with clients, barristers, courts, and internal stakeholders
Opening new matters, conducting conflict checks, and maintaining files
Managing busy inboxes and providing proactive day-to-day support to the team

About You

Minimum 3 years' experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary within a law firm
Previous Intellectual Property experience will be highly regarded
Strong billing and matter management experience
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Exceptional attention to detail and communication skills
Experience using systems such as iManage, Aderant, Elite 3E, LEAP, or Chrome River will be advantageous

What's on Offer?

Salary package of up to $105,000
Hybrid working arrangements (1–2 days working from home)
Opportunity to join a leading national law firm
Gym membership benefits
Ability to purchase 4 weeks of extra annual leave, plus wellness days
26 weeks' paid gender-neutral parental leave
In-house barista and premium office facilities
Genuine career progression and professional development opportunities
Supportive, collaborative, and inclusive team culture

Apply Now If you're looking to take the next step in your legal support career with a highly regarded national law firm, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Danielle Neary at MJD Recruitment on 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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