Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join their highly regarded Construction team in Melbourne CBD. This is an exciting chance to support a busy and successful practice, working alongside experienced legal professionals on a broad range of front-end and back-end construction matters.

This role is ideal for a proactive and organised Legal Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building strong relationships, and takes pride in delivering exceptional support.

The Opportunity

As a key member of the team, you will provide comprehensive legal and administrative support, ensuring matters are managed efficiently and deadlines are consistently met.

- Diary and inbox management, document management and general administrative support
- Managing client enquiries and acting as a key point of contact
- Opening and closing matters, conflict searches, filing and archiving
- Time entry, processing invoices and managing team expenses
- Drafting, formatting and amending legal documents and correspondence




- Preparing contracts, letters and other legal documentation
- Assisting with court document preparation and online court filings
- Managing monthly billing processes
- Supporting lawyers across a variety of construction matters

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, ideally within Construction, Litigation or a related practice area
- Exposure to court filing processes and legal document preparation
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- A proactive approach and confidence to manage workflows effectively
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of professionalism
- The ability to work autonomously while remaining a collaborative team member

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📌 Legal Assistant | Construction (Melbourne)
🏢 empire group
📍 Melbourne