Legal Assistant - Float | Variety Across Practice Areas

Float Legal Assistant | Grow Your Legal Career

The Chance

An exciting opportunity is available for a motivated Float Legal Assistant to join a leading national law firm in its Melbourne office on a full-time basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Assistant who enjoys variety, thrives in a collaborative workplace and is keen to broaden their experience across different practice areas. With a strong focus on learning and development, this role would also suit a law student looking to gain valuable exposure to the legal industry while building their career.

The Role

Working across different teams, you will provide essential legal and administrative support, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office.

Your responsibilities will include:
Answering incoming calls and assisting with client enquiries
Preparing legal documents, correspondence and other materials
Managing diaries, appointments and competing deadlines
Dictaphone typing, document formatting and mail merges
Assisting with billing and file management
Coordinating team meetings, events and general administrative tasks
Providing adaptable support across various practice areas as required

About You

You are an organised,



proactive and client-focused individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. You bring a positive, can-do attitude, take initiative and are comfortable adapting to the needs of different teams.

To be successful, you will have:
Previous legal administration or Legal Assistant experience, ideally across multiple practice areas
Strong Microsoft Word skills, including document formatting
Good Dictaphone typing skills
Excellent communication and diary management abilities
Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise competing tasks
A team-oriented approach and a genuine willingness to learn

Law students with relevant administrative skills and a strong interest in gaining practical legal experience are encouraged to apply.

At Empire Group, we value diversity and are committed to equitable recruitment. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and other underrepresented groups to apply. Our focus is on creating fair, accessible, and culturally safe recruitment processes that genuinely reflect and respect the communities we serve.

📌 Legal Assistant Melbourne
🏢 empire group
📍 Melbourne