Legal Assistant – Family & Relationship Law (Melbourne)
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 current 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 flexible attitude
Demonstrated reliability and commitment
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team
Experience with iManage and Actionstep (desirable but not essential)
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.
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📌 Legal Assistant – Family & Relationship Law (Melbourne)
🏢 Coulter Legal
📍 Melbourne