Are you an experienced Personal Assistant or Legal Secretary looking to join a leading national law firm?

HarperLloyd Recruitment is partnering with a highly regarded national law firm to recruit a Personal Assistant to join their Property team.

This is an exciting opportunity to support a highly respected Partner specialising in Property, with additional exposure to the growing and highly specialised areas of aged care, retirement living and social and affordable housing. You'll gain experience across complex property transactions, acquisitions, leasing, major projects and commercial matters, while also supporting work involving aged care and retirement living clients, regulatory requirements and related property transactions. You'll join a collaborative, high-performing team where administrative support is genuinely valued and plays an integral role in the success of the practice.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, thrive on building strong relationships and take pride in delivering exceptional support, this could be the perfect next step in your legal support career.

The Role

You will provide dedicated support to Partners and legal staff, including:

- Diary management and coordination of meetings, appointments and travel
- Preparing correspondence, contracts and legal documentation
- Opening and closing files and maintaining accurate matter records
- Monthly billing using Aderant
- Managing reporting requirements and administrative processes
- Liaising with clients and internal stakeholders
- Assisting with court and online filing systems where required
- Event planning and coordination
- Providing general administrative support across the Property team

About You





- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Personal Assistant within a law firm
- Property experience will be highly regarded but is not essential
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Excellent attention to detail and document management skills
- Exceptional communication and client service skills
- Experience using Aderant or a similar practice management system will be highly regarded
- A proactive, adaptable and team-oriented approach
- Professional, positive and committed to delivering high-quality support

On Offer

- Join one of Australia's leading national law firms with an outstanding reputation
- Friendly, collaborative and supportive team culture
- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
- Genuine long-term career development and mentoring opportunities
- Modern Melbourne CBD office in a premium location
- Be part of a firm that values its support staff and invests in their ongoing success

The HLR Difference

At HarperLloyd Recruitment, we specialise exclusively in legal and professional services support recruitment, partnering with firms recognised for their culture, values and reputation.

All applications are handled with the strictest confidence, and we are committed to securing the best possible outcome for both our candidates and clients.

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Amie Luong
****@harperlloyd.com.au
0483 956 ***

Our client is only able to consider candidates with full working rights in Australia (Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or Current Zealand Citizens). Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

📌 Personal Assistant (Melbourne)
🏢 HarperLloyd Recruitment
📍 Melbourne