We are looking for an experienced Career Legal Assistant to join a supportive legal team within a well-established practice. This role would suit someone who enjoys working in a busy legal environment, has existing wills and estates experience, and takes pride in producing accurate work and is confident managing competing priorities.

You’ll provide day-to-day support to lawyers across a range of private client matters, helping ensure files progress efficiently and clients receive a high standard of service.

Key responsibilities

Providing administrative and legal support to lawyers across a wide-ranging caseload

Coordinating diaries, appointments and meetings

Preparing correspondence, legal documents and other file-related materials

Maintaining electronic and physical files and ensuring records are accurate and up to date

Assisting with billing, document management and general file administration

Coordinating the secure storage and retrieval of significant legal documents





Communicating with clients professionally and handling confidential information with care

Monitoring deadlines, following up outstanding tasks and helping keep matters on track

About you

Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary within a law firm

A minimum of 2 years exclusive Wills and Estates experience is essential for this role

Career Legal Support staff

Strong attention to detail and confidence preparing accurate documentation

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The ability to manage competing deadlines and work independently

A qualified, empathetic approach to client service

Initiative, reliability and a willingness to support the wider team

Wills and estates or broader private client experience, which would be highly regarded

Flexible working arrangements

Wellness initiatives and additional employee benefits

Paid parental leave

📌 Legal Assistant Melbourne (Australia)
🏢 KeyMoves
📍 Australia