Senior Corporate Legal Assistant

A growing national commercial law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Assistant to join their Melbourne team.

The firm advises businesses, private clients, and organisations across a range of practice areas, including corporate advisory, commercial transactions, property, disputes, and private client matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised legal support professional with 5+ years’ experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or Legal PA who enjoys working closely with Partners and Lawyers in a collaborative and high-performing workplace.

About the Role

The successful candidate will provide high-level support across a range of matters, including:

- Managing matter files and supporting day-to-day workflows

- Preparing, formatting, and proofreading legal documents and correspondence

- Assisting with corporate transactions, commercial agreements, property matters, and general advisory work

- Coordinating meetings,



deadlines, and client communications

- Managing diaries and providing Partner support

- Liaising with clients and external stakeholders

- Assisting with billing and general administrative tasks

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

- 5+ years’ experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or Legal PA

- Experience supporting Partners and senior lawyers within a Corporate, Commercial, Property, or Disputes team

- Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills

- The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced legal environment

- A proactive, professional, and team-focused approach

This is a great opportunity to join a growing national firm, work alongside experienced practitioners, and gain exposure to a diverse range of high-quality commercial matters.

📌 Legal Support (Melbourne)
🏢 Gatehouse Legal Recruitment
📍 Melbourne