Legal Secretary – Construction and Infrastructure

About the role

McInnes Wilson Lawyers is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its Construction and Infrastructure team in Brisbane. The role provides essential administrative and matter‑management support, ensuring legal matters progress smoothly and deadlines are met in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative and matter‑management support to the Construction and Infrastructure team, including preparation of correspondence, legal documents, briefs and court materials.
• Assist with billing, file management, document administration and maintain accurate electronic and physical filing systems.
• Coordinate meetings, calendars and team priorities, monitor deadlines and ensure matters remain well organised.
• Support debt collection, general practice administration activities and provide overall administrative assistance to facilitate smooth practice operations.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant or in a comparable support role.
• Exceptional organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proactive, resilient and professional approach with excellent communication and stakeholder‑management abilities.
• Confidence supporting senior professionals and working collaboratively within a team.

What we offer

• Exposure to premium clients and complex, multi‑party construction and infrastructure matters.
• Flexible working arrangements, generous paid parental leave, salary continuance insurance and study assistance.
• Professional development opportunities including formal mentoring, pro‑bono work, memberships and regular training.
• Additional benefits such as complementary massages, birthday leave, social events and realistic billable targets.