Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary – Litigation

Hickey Lawyers

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Date posted: January 24, 2026

Closes: Feb 23, 2026


Step into a role where your work is valued, your growth is supported, and the team around you feels like family.

At Hickey Lawyers, we’ve been helping shape the Gold Coast’s commercial and property landscape since 1993. We’re proud of our reputation as one of Queensland’s leading firms – but even prouder of the team that makes it all happen. Our people are our biggest strength, and when they thrive, our clients thrive.

We’re now looking for a Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary to join our Litigation team in Bundall.

What You’ll Do

You’ll play a vital role in supporting our solicitors and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. Your work will include:

·                  Undertaking administrative duties including filing, photocopying, and   

   answering phone calls

·                  Liaising with clients, counsel, and other external contacts with professionalism and care

·                  Opening, maintaining and closing files

·                  Managing diaries, emails, correspondence, and file organisation

·                  Supporting monthly billing

·                  Preparing briefs, court documents and electronic document bundles 

·                  Assisting with court filings and document management

·                  Coordinating internal and external meetings, conferences, hearings, and travel 

·                  Drafting, editing, and formatting correspondence and legal documents 

·                  General administrative support as required for the wider team

What You’ll Bring

·         Prior legal secretarial or strong administrative experience within a corporate, commercial, or

professional services environment

·         Strong attention to detail and organisation skills

·         Confidence with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Adobe

·         Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach

·         Familiarity with conveyancing and Titles Office procedures (ideal, but not essential)

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

·          You’ll be valued – your role makes a genuine difference and won’t go unnoticed

·          You’ll grow – with training, mentoring and professional development

·          You’ll belong – our culture is inclusive, team-focused and supportive

·          You’ll have fun – from casual Friday catch-ups to frequent social events, we celebrate our wins

together

·          You’ll work in style – our modern Bundall office has onsite parking, great amenities and sweeping

views of the Gold Coast

Even if you don’t tick every single box, we’d still encourage you to apply - we value attitude and potential just as much as experience.

Apply today via SEEK and take the next step in your career with Hickey Lawyers.

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