Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant – Darwin

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant to join a leading national Australian law firm in their Darwin office. With more than 1,000 people, including over 130 partners, this firm delivers outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients both in Australia and internationally.

About the Role

You will play a key role in supporting the firm’s growing Insurance practice, which has approximately 80 team members located across Adelaide, Perth and Darwin. This team works across both General Insurance and Statutory Insurance matters, with the Darwin office focusing primarily on workers’ compensation.

The position will see you providing high-quality administrative and legal support to the firm’s lawyers, contributing to the smooth running of matters and the success of the team.

What’s on Offer

• Reward and recognition, including competitive remuneration and genuine career progression opportunities
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, with the ability to work from home and from modern, open-plan offices
• Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
• Flexible leave options, plus up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
• A supportive, collaborative environment within a national firm

Key Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to lawyers within the Insurance practice
• Preparing, editing, and managing large legal documents (MS Word and PDF)
• Managing files using a document management system (experience with iManage10 highly regarded)
• Assisting with billing processes (experience with Aderant desirable)
• General administrative duties as required

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Previous experience in an administration environment (professional services experience preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Proficiency in MS Word and PDF document handling
• Experience with document management and billing systems (highly regarded)
• A proactive and team-focused approach

Location: Darwin, NT

If you’re looking for the next step in your career and want to join a supportive team within a highly respected national law firm, we’d love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Samuel Jacks on samuel.jacks@randstad.com.au or 0400 717 579