Are you an experienced Legal Assistant looking to join a highly regarded national law firm and support a busy team?
HarperLloyd Recruitment is partnering with a leading national law firm to recruit a Legal Assistant to join its Melbourne office.
This is an excellent opportunity to provide dedicated support to a Partner within a busy and team-oriented practice, assisting with a varied workload and playing an important role in the smooth running of the team.
The Role | You will provide high-quality legal and administrative support, with responsibilities including: Diary management and coordination of appointments, meetings and deadlines Managing client communications, handling enquiries and maintaining strong client relationships Preparing legal documents, correspondence and other documentation Opening and closing files and maintaining accurate matter records Managing billing, invoicing and general accounting processes, with a strong focus on billing support Formatting documents, mail merging and general document preparation Providing general administrative and personal assistant support to the team as required About You | To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate: At least 2-3 years' experience as a Legal Assistant within a law firm Strong billing experience, with the ability to manage invoicing and support the team's billing requirements Previous Litigation experience will be highly regarded Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word,



Excel and PowerPoint Strong organisational skills, including diary management and the ability to prioritise competing deadlines Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a genuine commitment to client service A proactive approach, strong attention to detail and the ability to use initiative The ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Please note: This is a full-time, office-based position and does not offer work-from-home flexibility.
Only on an ad hoc basis.
The HLR Difference At HarperLloyd Recruitment, we specialise exclusively in legal and professional services support recruitment, partnering with firms recognised for their culture, values and reputation.
We believe in quality over quantity and take the time to understand what matters to you, ensuring your next move aligns with your experience, career goals and working preferences.
All applications are handled with the strictest confidence, and we are committed to securing the best possible outcome for both our candidates and clients.
For a confidential discussion, please contact: Amie Luong ****** ************ Please note: Our client is only able to consider candidates with full working rights in Australia (Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or New Zealand Citizens).
Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Applications from law students cannot be considered.

📌 Legal Assistant (Melbourne)
🏢 HarperLloyd Recruitment
📍 Melbourne