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 setting, enjoys building strong relationships, and takes pride in delivering exceptional support.

The Prospect 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

Robust attention to detail and a high level of professionalism

The ability to work autonomously while remaining a collaborative team member

📌 Legal Assistant Construction Melbourne
🏢 empire group
📍 Melbourne