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"Being the best isn't just about being the best professionals.
It's about being the best place to work, grow, be yourself." Wotton + Kearney (W+K) has proudly served the insurance and risk sector for over two decades.
Established in 2002 with a founding partnership of two individuals, W+K has rapidly evolved to become Australasia's leading specialist insurance and risk law firm.
Our commitment to excellence has been consistently recognised, consistently ranked as a band 1 insurance firm in Legal 500 and acknowledged as one of the fastest-growing law firms in Australia.
The opportunity We are currently seeking a talented Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Brisbane office on a permanent basis, to work across all practice groups.
We are looking for an organised and proactive Legal Administrative Assistant to provide critical support to our partners and legal teams.
The ideal candidate will have experience working within a law firm and is keen to learn and grow in a supportive environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to join a fast growing and down to earth law firm and contribute to its success.
Tasks Manage electronic and physical filing systems.
Ensuring that all documents are properly organized and easily accessible.
Process expense reimbursements.
This will include reviewing and approving expense reports, and ensuring that all payments are made correctly.
Conduct conflict checks and open new matters.
This will involve researching potential conflicts of interest and preparing new case files.
Conduct InfoTrack searches.
This will involve using InfoTrack to search for public records and other information relevant to legal cases.
Book medical appointments.
This will involve coordinating appointments with doctors and other healthcare providers.
Draft basic letters, documents, and emails.
This will involve preparing correspondence with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties.
Print, scan, and compile documents.
This will involve preparing documents for filing, mailing, or other purposes.
Complete Trust forms on DocuSign.
This will involve using DocuSign to electronically sign and submit Trust forms.
Check on finance queries on Aderant.
This will involve using Aderant to track legal fees and expenses.
Enter time into the firm's timekeeping system.
This will involve recording the time spent on various legal tasks.
Make travel arrangements This will involve booking flights, hotels, and other travel arrangements.
Manage lawyers' diaries.
This will involve scheduling appointments, meetings, and other events.
Prepare electronic court filings.
This will involve using electronic filing systems to submit legal documents to the court.
Order transcripts.
This will involve ordering transcripts of court proceedings and other legal documents.
Perform ad hoc tasks as needed.
This will involve assisting with various other legal tasks as needed.
Why Wotton + Kearney?
At Wotton + Kearney, we're more than just a law firm.
We're a collaborative team of passionate individuals dedicated to excellence and innovation.
We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment that values your contributions and fosters your professional growth.
Here's what sets us apart: Industry Leaders & Innovation Pioneers : We're not just keeping pace with the legal industry; we're shaping its future.
We're proud to be the first Australian law firm to launch Cicero, the first AI product designed specifically for legal professionals in Australia.
Recognised Excellence : Our dedication to excellence has been acknowledged by Best Lawyers in 2025, ranking us as the best insurance law firm in Australia.
Additionally, we consistently rank in the top tier (band 1) for insurance law across legal directories.
FLEX for all : We care about client outcomes, quality, and business and cultural contributions.
If you can make that work by working part-time, working "irregular hours" or working from home – then so can we.
Our Mentoring Program : We offer continuous support and guidance throughout your career.
You'll have access to training, conferences, and workshops, keeping you updated on the latest developments in the legal and insurance industries.
Our culture : This is what sets us apart.
Collegiate, open, innovative, passionate about everything we do.
We Give Back to The Community : Join us in CSR activities to support our charity partners, from building houses in Cambodia, participating in fun runs or baking cup cakes, there's a way for everyone to contribute.
Leaders Of The Pack : Work with a firm that understands its purpose, has a singular focus on the insurance industry, being ranked as one of the fastest growing law firms in Australia.
Supporting You : We are a people first business.
We offer generous parental leave entitlements, purchased annual leave, home office allowances, education assistance, Employee Assistance Program and many more.
How to apply Please navigate via the "apply now" link.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace at Wotton + Kearney.
As part of our dedication to accessibility, we strive to support candidates with disabilities throughout the interview process.
If you require any accommodations or assistance during the application and interview stages please contact Christy Facer, Early Careers and TA Advisor on ******.
Important note to recruitment agencies Wotton + Kearney only considers agency submissions from agencies we've directly contacted through our Talent Acquisition Team.
Please do not forward resumes or profiles directly to Wotton + Kearney Partners, hiring managers, or other employees.
Introductions are only established upon acceptance by our Talent Acquisition team.
We reserve the right to retain any unsolicited CV's received outside of this process without incurring any associated fees.