Who we are

Coulter Legal is one of Victoria’s largest regionally based law firms, with offices in Geelong, Melbourne, the Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula, Mornington and South Australia. We are proud to be a leading law firm with a difference: we genuinely care about our people, our clients, and our community.

We embrace innovation and continuously evolve our legal processes to deliver exceptional outcomes. Our success is built on the contributions of every team member, and we believe that recruiting the right people is key to our growth and sustainability.

About the role

We are seeking a professional and highly motivated Legal Assistant to join our Family & Relationship Law team in our Melbourne office.

This is a full-time, office-based role where your in-person presence will help create a welcoming and positive client experience. Through face-to-face client interaction and day-to-day support for your colleagues, you will play an important part in ensuring the office and team run smoothly, and clients feel supported at every stage of their matter.

With your demonstrated professional experience in Family & Relationship Law and the ability to operate in an ever-changing environment, you will bring strong organisational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a client-focused approach to support our lawyers in delivering high-quality services. Your ability to adapt in a dynamic, busy environment and work collaboratively will be essential.

Key responsibilities include:

- Providing outstanding client service, including onboarding new clients

- Managing multiple tasks efficiently and accurately, including diary and deadline management for lawyers and paralegals





- Maintaining control of priorities through effective time management

- Supporting lawyers with file management and administrative tasks

What you’ll bring:

- Exceptional organisational and file management skills with a high level of attention to detail

- A positive, proactive, and versatile attitude

- Demonstrated reliability and commitment

- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team

- Experience with iManage and Actionstep (desirable but not essential)

Why join us?

At Coulter Legal, we foster a culture of high performance, engagement, and community connection. Our values guide everything we do, and we seek like-minded individuals who share our commitment to excellence and integrity.

You will be part of a supportive team where your skills and experience can grow. We offer a range of benefits, including:

- Flexible working options

- Generous parental leave program

- Floating public holidays

- Health and wellbeing initiatives

- Opportunities to volunteer and give back to the community

- Purchase leave program

- A genuinely inclusive and welcoming culture

- Access to ongoing training and professional development

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

Coulter Legal values diversity, promotes inclusion, and ensures equal access for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and identities. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our team and enhance the service we provide to our clients.

If you require any adjustments to be made throughout the recruitment process, please contact us on the details below.

How to apply

For a confidential discussion, please contact Amelia Pilcher, HR Consultant on 03 5273 5***.
To submit your application, please click APPLY.

📌 Legal Assistant – Family & Relationship Law (Melbourne)
🏢 Coulter Legal
📍 Melbourne