Senior Legal Assistant - Corporate & Commercial | Hybrid Role
We are currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity for a Senior Legal Assistant to support the Managing Partner and Head of the Corporate & Commercial Practice Team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised and proactive legal support professional who enjoys variety, responsibility and working across commercial and property matters.
The Opportunity:Reporting directly to the Managing Partner, you will play an integral role in keeping the Corporate & Commercial team running smoothly.
You'll provide high-level legal secretarial and administrative support while also being hands-on across a range of property and commercial matters.
This role would suit someone who is confident working autonomously, has excellent attention to detail and enjoys being a trusted and valued member of a busy legal team.
What You'll Be Doing Your responsibilities will include:
Providing high-level secretarial and administrative support to the Managing Partner and Corporate & Commercial team
Managing busy diaries, meetings and appointments
Coordinating team meetings, preparing agendas and recording minutes
Preparing, formatting and finalising correspondence and legal documentation
Assisting with monthly billing, timesheet entries and expense management
Opening, closing and archiving files
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date filing
Preparing and managing legal correspondence and documentation
Assisting with Section 32 statements, vendor statements and contracts of sale




Preparing and assisting with leases and leasing matters
Applying for rate and planning certificates
Conducting InfoTrack, title, company and ASIC searches
Working with PEXA on property transactions
Supporting the team with legal research where required
Managing incoming calls, client enquiries and third-party correspondence
Organising travel and other administrative requirements
Digital dictation and document preparation
Providing general administrative support across the practice
Taking ownership of ad hoc tasks and contributing wherever required
Ideal Candidate:
Previous experience within a law firm
Robust commercial and/or property legal experience
Experience with PEXA, InfoTrack and ASIC searches
Knowledge of leasing and property transactions
Experience preparing Section 32s, vendor statements and contracts of sale
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook skills
Strong typing skills, ideally 80+ WPM
Exceptional organisation and time management
The ability to prioritise competing deadlines and manage a busy workload
A proactive approach and the confidence to work autonomously
Strong attention to detail and a high level of professionalism
A collaborative, positive and energetic attitude
The ability to maintain complete confidentiality
Please note: Applications from law students or candidates currently studying law will not be considered.
Applicants must have prior legal support experience.
All communication will be strictly confidential
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📌 Senior Legal Assistant - Corporate & Commercial | Hybrid Role (Melbourne)
🏢 Engage Personnel
📍 Melbourne