Join a fast-paced commercial law practice in a senior legal support role working closely with our Managing Partner and Head of Corporate & Commercial. This role is for someone who enjoys being fully immersed in matters, taking ownership, anticipating what needs to be done and playing an active role in achieving the best outcomes for clients.

Key responsibilities

Prepare and manage legal documents, correspondence and transaction documentation

Coordinate property, leasing and commercial matters, including key dates, conditions and settlements

Manage client files, electronic records, conflicts, AML requirements and matter workflows

Liaise confidently with clients, solicitors and third parties

Manage diaries, meetings, billing, time recording and general administration

Coordinate execution of documents through DocuSign and maintain accurate transaction records

Prepare and amend commercial documentation including share sale agreements, business sale agreements, shareholder agreements, trust deeds and other transactional documents





Assist with settlement requirements and transaction implementation

Undertake title, rates and planning searches through InfoTrack

Prepare verification of identity documentation

About you

An experienced Senior Legal Assistant with strong commercial law experience and experience in property and/or leasing law

Highly organised, proactive and able to anticipate what is required

Comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced workplace

Confident working independently while closely supporting a Partner

Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, proficiency in Track Changes, and legal systems such as Affinity

Experienced with InfoTrack, DocuSign and electronic file management

Professional, client-focused and able to exercise sound judgement and confidentiality

Conveyancing, PEXA, Duties Online and lease drafting experience would be highly regarded, although training can be provided

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📌 Senior Legal Assistant /Paralegal (Melbourne)
🏢 Rigby Cooke Lawyers
📍 Melbourne