Our client seeks an experienced Legal Assistant with strong transactional expertise to join their high-performing Real Estate & Projects practice group in a well-regarded national law firm.

This role offers excellent work-from-home flexibility and the opportunity to support complex matters in a collaborative team environment.

About the Role

Reporting to the Practice Manager, you will provide high-quality administrative and transactional support in a fast-paced setting. Ideal for a detail-oriented and organised professional who enjoys end-to-end transaction management.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide administrative support for complex real estate and projects transactions
- Maintain electronic files in iManage (email filing and version control)
- Draft, edit, proofread and format documents and correspondence to firm style
- Prepare and compile large transactional documents and annexures
- Open and close matters while accurately updating client and matter data
- Conduct property, company and other searches via InfoTrack and GlobalX
- Handle monthly electronic billing,



invoicing and client reporting
- Liaise with clients, Finance and Credit teams on admin and billing matters
- Manage diaries, meetings, electronic data rooms and document execution

Essential Experience

- 3+ years' legal administrative experience in a law firm
- Proven transactional experience, ideally in real estate or projects
- Confident with direct client communication
- Solid ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

What's On Offer

- Excellent hybrid working and WFH flexibility
- Exposure to high-quality, complex transactions
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Long-term career development opportunities

If you’re an organised, proactive Legal Assistant who enjoys traditional hands-on legal support work and wants to be part of a tight team that actually appreciates you, this could be the refreshing change you’ve been looking for.

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📌 Legal Assistant - Construction & Projects (Melbourne)
🏢 empire group
📍 Melbourne