Legal Assistant

12 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Engage Personnel Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Job Description:

Our client is a leading national law firm seeking a full-time Legal Assistant / Practice Group Administrator to join their Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety Division in their wonderful Melbourne office.

This is a newly created role offering variety and scope, combining traditional Legal Assistant support with practice group administration. You will be supporting a Special Counsel, a Senior Associate and the Practice Group Leader, working across a team that is continuing to grow.

If you are looking for a career-defining role with progression opportunities and hybrid working flexibility, this could be the position for you.

The Role:

  • Providing Legal Assistant support (70%) and Practice Group administration (30%)
  • File and document management, including correspondence, advice, and court documents
  • Drafting using templates, precedents, and mail merge documents
  • Calendar, email, and travel management
  • Handling client communications and assisting with billing
  • Coordinating practice group and team meetings, including agendas and minutes
  • Assisting with staff onboarding and leave management
  • Organising training, team functions, and client events
  • Liaising with internal teams including Finance, Marketing, IT and People & Culture

What you need:

  • Minimum 3 years' experience as a Legal Assistant (litigation/advisory essential; workplace relations experience highly regarded)
  • Strong administration, drafting, and organisational skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
  • A proactive, adaptable and collaborative approach

About the firm:

You will be joining a high-performing, supportive Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety team that works across litigation, advisory and transactional matters. The team values collaboration, flexibility, and professional growth, and this role offers a unique chance to step into a position that will evolve as the group expands.

To apply for this role, please submit your resume via the APPLYbutton. Alternatively, you can contact Alana /

All communication will be strictly confidential.

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