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Gibson Howlin Lawyers is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant/Paralegal to provide high-level administrative and secretarial support to a Partner and lawyers in the Commercial Litigation team. The role involves diary and deadline management, client enquiries and appointments, costs agreements and fee updates, drafting and formatting legal documents and Court forms, Court filing and lodgments, matter file management, preparing briefs to Counsel, liaison with Courts, Tribunals and Counsel, time costing and invoicing. Applicants should have 3+ years of legal secretarial experience, preferably in Commercial Litigation or Insolvency, excellent communication, organisational and time management skills, strong attention to detail, discretion, professionalism, initiative and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. LEAP experience is highly regarded. This parental leave position offers work-life balance, a supportive and friendly team, diverse litigation work and potential ongoing employment when the Senior Legal Assistant returns in late 2026.