Paralegal / Legal Assistant – Planning & Environment

Full-Time, Permanent | Melbourne

CBD location

Work at one of Melbourne's most prestigious property law firms

Work as part of a collaborative team

Best Hooper is one of Victoria's longest standing specialist law firms, with origins dating back to 1886. Over nearly 140 years, we have developed a reputation as a market leader in planning, property, land development and environment law. Our firm has acted in many of the landmark matters that have shaped Victoria's planning system and continues to represent clients at the forefront of development, infrastructure and land use change. The firm embraces an employee supportive, fun and vibrant team culture with a strong performance orientation.

Best Hooper Lawyers is seeking a motivated Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join our Planning Team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This role will support our planning and environment lawyers across document preparation, matter management, client communication, and VCAT/court-related work.

About the Role

Working closely with our solicitors, you will support a range of Victorian planning matters, with a strong focus on VCAT proceedings.

Preparing legal documents, correspondence, affidavits and submissions

Managing and organising matter files

Liaising with clients,



councils, government agencies and statutory authorities

Supporting lawyers with hearings, mediations, VCAT and court proceedings, including:

- VCAT Applications
- Tribunal books
- Expert correspondence

Providing general administrative to the Planning Team

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Previous legal or administrative experience, ideally in planning, property or environmental law

Strong organisational skills

High attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage competing deadlines

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience with VCAT, court proceedings, councils or government agencies is highly regarded.

This role is suited to candidates with legal or administrative experience. We are not seeking applicants who are currently studying law.

Why Join Us?

You will work closely with experienced planning and setting lawyers in a collaborative, professional team environment, supporting high-quality legal work for a broad client base.

Applicants must be physically located in Australia and must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold a permanent residency visa.

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📌 Paralegal Legal Assistant (Melbourne)
🏢 Best Hooper
📍 Melbourne