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 skilled with 5+ years’ experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or Legal PA who enjoys working closely with Partners and Lawyers in a team-oriented 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