Overview
Legal Assistant Jobs in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia at Brave Legal
Title: Legal Assistant
Company: Brave Legal
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Legal Assistant – Plaintiff Litigation
Medical Negligence / Public Liability
Melbourne CBD | Full Time (4 days considered) | Hybrid flexibility
An exceptional career opportunity to join a leading boutique plaintiff litigation firm awaits you! 💎
At Brave Legal, we do meaningful work that changes lives. Recognised by Best Lawyers®, Doyle’s Guide and Australasian Lawyer, we specialise in complex personal injury litigation with a reputation for precision, compassion and excellence.
Led by Principal Lawyer Bree Knoester, our team is values-driven, collaborative and deeply committed to supporting clients through some of the most difficult periods of their lives.
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Legal Assistant to support the day-to-day management of complex litigation matters across medical negligence and public liability claims.
What You’ll Be Doing
• Managing litigation files and maintaining accurate electronic records
• Monitoring court timetables, deadlines and critical dates
• Preparing court documents, affidavits, correspondence and briefs
• Filing documents and liaising with courts and counsel
• Coordinating subpoenas and document inspections
• Communicating with clients, families and external stakeholders
• Assisting with settlements, invoices and disbursements
• Supporting the Principal Lawyer with chronologies, file notes and matter preparation
About You
You are organised, detail-oriented and take pride in producing high-quality work. You bring:
✔ Experience in legal administration or litigation support
✔ Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
✔ The ability to manage competing priorities calmly and efficiently
✔ A professional and empathetic communication style
Experience in plaintiff personal injury litigation is highly regarded, but not essential.
Why Join Brave Legal?
✨ Structured wellbeing program and psychologically safe workplace
✨ Hybrid flexibility – 3 days onsite
✨ Ongoing training, mentoring and CPD opportunities
✨ Meaningful and complex plaintiff litigation work
✨ Supportive boutique environment with clear systems and processes
✨ Great CBD office and opportunities for community engagement
At Brave Legal, our values guide everything we do:
Brave. Committed. Compassionate. Precise.
If you’re looking for a role where your work truly matters — and where you’ll be supported to grow — we’d love to hear from you.
Due to continued interest in this opportunity, we’re also inviting applications via LinkedIn.
Thank you to everyone who applied through SEEK — we’ll continue to consider previous applicants as part of this recruitment process. Applications will close on 8 June 2026.
All applications and queries should be sent to Helen Ayres, People Consultant at Brave Legal at [email protected]
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with interviews commencing shortly, so we encourage interested candidates to apply promptly.
This recruitment process is being managed directly, and we kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this role – thank you.
