Legal Assistant

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.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with interviews commencing shortly, so we encourage interested candidates to apply promptly. Any queries, please email ***email_hidden***

This recruitment process is being managed directly, and we kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this role – thank you.