Legal Operations

Legal Executive Assistant – Real Estate

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Our Brisbane Real Estate team is seeking a highly organised and proactive Legal Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to senior fee earners in a dynamic, full-service environment. This permanent, full-time role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives on juggling competing priorities with sound judgment, exceptional coordination, and a collaborative, client-focused mindset.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Proactive diary, email, and travel management for senior fee earners
  • High-volume file management, including file opening/closing, electronic and physical filing, scanning, printing, and archiving
  • Document production and amendment in the Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced MS Word
  • Monthly client billing, expense reconciliation, and financial hygiene support (debt collections, voucher requests, client monies, and reporting)
  • Arranging general and trust account receipting and disbursement of funds
  • Building and maintaining client portfolios, databases, and key contact information
  • Coordinating meetings, settlements, and client communications
  • Applying AML procedures accurately and consistently in daily practice
  • Developing strong working relationships with stakeholders, clients, and team members across the firm

What you'll bring:

  • Prior experience as a legal assistant, ideally within a legal or professional services environment
  • Excellent prioritisation, organisation, and attention to detail
  • A proactive, flexible attitude and high degree of initiative
  • Clear and confident communication skills at all levels
  • Experience with file management software (preferably iManage) and account management software (preferably Elite)
  • Advanced MS Word skills and strong MS Office proficiency
  • Familiarity with PEXA and LRS for settlements (desirable)

The role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile, industry-leading matters within a collaborative and inclusive team, supported by innovative technology and a range of benefits.

  • Experience as a Legal Assistant in a legal or professional services environment
  • Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills; high attention to detail
  • Proactive, flexible, and highly initiative-driven approach
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills; confidence liaising at all levels
  • Significant experience with file management software (preferably iManage) and account management software (preferably Elite)
  • Advanced MS Word skills, including document creation and presentation
  • Strong command of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and other applications)
  • Ability to use PEXA and LRS for settlements (desirable)

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