This is a diverse and hands-on position providing administrative and operational support across several areas of legal practice. This position is based in Rye, Victoria and would suit an experienced legal administrator seeking either full time or part-time work.

Key responsibilities

- Managing a busy switchboard and directing enquiries
- Welcoming clients and visitors to the office
- Collecting, processing and distributing incoming and outgoing mail
- Diary and appointment management for lawyers
- Opening new files and maintaining accurate file records
- Ordering certificates and conducting searches
- Preparing correspondence and legal documents
- Maintaining the firm's deeds register
- Releasing documents in accordance with firm policies and procedures
- Assisting with file management and matter administration
- Keeping reception, meeting rooms and common areas organised and presentable
- Providing administrative support to lawyers and conveyancers
- Assisting our Conveyancing, Estate Administration, Estate Planning and Commercial Law teams as required

About you

You are a proactive and reliable team player who enjoys helping others and takes pride in producing accurate work.

You will have

- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills




- A professional and friendly manner when dealing with clients
- Outstanding attention to detail
- The ability to prioritise competing tasks and work independently
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Robust computer and administrative skills

Desirable Skills and Experience

While not essential, experience in any of the following areas will be highly regarded:

- Wills and Estates
- PEXA
- Supreme Court of Victoria RedCrest Probate
- Preparation of legal correspondence and documentation
- Legal practice management systems

About us

McCarthy Partners is one of the Mornington Peninsula's original law firms, having been established in 1976. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality legal services while maintaining a supportive, down-to-earth workplace culture.

Why Join McCarthy Partners?

- Established and respected law firm
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Diverse and interesting workload
- Versatile full-time or part-time opportunity
- Convenient Rye location close to cafés, shops and the beach
- Long-term career opportunity with a well-regarded local practice

If you are an experienced legal administrator, legal secretary, law clerk or paralegal looking for a rewarding role with a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

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📌 Legal Administration Assistant / Paralegal / Law Clerk (Shire of Mornington Peninsula)
🏢 McCarthy Partners
📍 Shire of Mornington Peninsula