Job Description
Senior Legal Assistant - Corporate & Commercial | Hybrid Role
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We are currently recruiting for an exciting chance for a Senior Legal Assistant to support the Managing Partner and Head of the Corporate & Commercial Practice Team.
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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.
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The Opportunity:
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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.
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What You'll Be Doing Your responsibilities will include:
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Providing high-level secretarial and administrative support to the Managing Partner and Corporate & Commercial team
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Managing busy diaries, meetings and appointments
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Coordinating team meetings, preparing agendas and recording minutes
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Preparing, formatting and finalising correspondence and legal documentation
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Assisting with monthly billing, timesheet entries and expense management
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Opening, closing and archiving files
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Maintaining accurate and up-to-date filing
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Preparing and managing legal correspondence and documentation
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Assisting with Section 32 statements, vendor statements and contracts of sale
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Preparing and assisting with leases and leasing matters
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Applying for rate and planning certificates
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Conducting InfoTrack, title, company and ASIC searches
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Working with PEXA on property transactions
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Supporting the team with legal research where required
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Managing incoming calls, client enquiries and third-party correspondence
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Organising travel and other administrative requirements
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Digital dictation and document preparation
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Providing general administrative support across the practice
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Taking ownership of ad-hoc tasks and contributing wherever required
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Ideal Candidate:
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Previous experience within a law firm
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Strong commercial and/or property legal experience
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Experience with PEXA, InfoTrack and ASIC searches
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Knowledge of leasing and property transactions
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Experience preparing Section 32s, vendor statements and contracts of sale
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook skills
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Strong typing skills, ideally 80+ WPM
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Exceptional organisation and time management
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The ability to prioritise competing deadlines and manage a busy workload
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A proactive approach and the confidence to work autonomously
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Strong attention to detail and a high level of professionalism
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A collaborative, positive and energetic attitude
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The ability to maintain complete confidentiality
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Please note: Applications from law students or candidates currently studying law will not be considered. Applicants must have prior legal support experience.

📌 Senior Legal Assistant - Corporate & Commercial | Hybrid Role (Victoria)
🏢 Legal - Support
📍 Victoria