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Paralegal/ Experienced Legal Secretary (Personal Injury)

Brisbane, Queensland 4000, Australia • Full-time

Description

At Longton Compensation Lawyers, we are dedicated to helping Australians secure the compensation they deserve every day. Our focus is entirely on our clients: supporting them through every step of their compensation journey with expertise, empathy, and an innovative approach to legal care. We pride ourselves on delivering strong, efficient outcomes while continuously improving our knowledge and adapting to the evolving legal landscape.

We are looking for a Paralegal / Experienced Legal Secretary to join our Brisbane team, supporting solicitors in personal injury matters. This is a long-term opportunity within a stable and growing national firm where you can make a meaningful impact.

Role Overview

You will provide file management and substantive pre-litigation support to our solicitors, ensuring the smooth running of personal injury matters and contributing directly to the success of our clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drafting and preparing precedent-based documents
  • Preparing and collating briefs to counsel and experts
  • Arranging medico-legal and liability expert appointments
  • Online searches and requests using CITEC and other State Government sites.
  • Preparing chronologies and lists of documents
  • Drafting statements of loss and damage
  • Managing disclosure processes
  • Managing file workflow and task systems
  • Calendar Management
  • Inquiry management and Appointments
  • Supporting lawyers, associates and partners directly
  • Training coordination and precedent maintenance

Key Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of QLD personal injuries procedures
  • Familiar with pre-litigation statutory steps (PPIA/MVA)
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Professional communication skills and a client-focused approach.

Why Join Us?

At Longton Compensation Lawyers, our people are central to our mission. We are a diverse, multi-disciplinary team that collaborates to provide tailored legal solutions. We celebrate multiculturalism and linguistic diversity, giving us a unique ability to connect with clients from all backgrounds. If you’re looking for a role where your skills directly contribute to helping people and where innovation and professional growth are encouraged, this is the place for you.

Apply today and be part of a firm that puts clients first, values expertise, and supports your career growth every step of the way

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and Cover Letter by selecting APPLY, addressed to our Talent Acquisition team. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Mid-level Senior