Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join their highly regarded Construction team in Melbourne CBD. This is an exciting opportunity 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 workplace, 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