BDN Lawyers (formerly known as Baker Deane & Nutt) has been providing quality legal services to the community for over 150 years. Our clients are more than numbers to us as we endeavour to put our clients first and build a lasting relationship that for many clients have lasted over generations.
BDN Lawyers is an extremely busy law firm with offices in Queanbeyan and Canberra. The workplace culture is caring and each staff member is respected for the excellent work they do. Our staff work hard but there is still plenty of laughter, morning teas, lunches and bonus early marks at the end of a week.
The Role
Our Queanbeyan office requires a legal assistant to assist in supporting multiple lawyers across a broad range of tasks.
Australian citizenship is required for this position.
You will be responsible for the following duties:
* File management
* Document preparation
* Diary management
* Liaising with clients
* Assisting with relief reception and overflow of incoming calls
Applicants with prior legal experience in an administration or conveyancing capacity are strongly encouraged to apply.
The successful applicant would have:
* Strong communication and word processing skills
* Intermediate Microsoft Word proficiency is required for document preparation and administrative tasks
* Strong attention to detail
* An ability to prioritise and multi-task
* A responsible and positive attitude
* Be happy to be part of a team and help other staff where needed
**Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview. We are not accepting applications from agencies at this time.
Applications can be emailed to by close of business on 17 December 2025.