MJD Recruitment is excited to be partnering with a prestigious global law firm located in Melbourne’s CBD. This sought-after opportunity is for an experienced Legal Assistant to support a Senior Partner within the firm’s highly regarded Litigation team. The firm is celebrated for its supportive and inclusive culture, offering long-term development opportunities and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits:

• Flexible work environment – including 1 day WFH
• Comprehensive wellness initiatives
• Regular social events and committee involvement
• Generous family leave policies
• Ongoing training and development programs
• Gym membership reimbursement & more!

The Role:
You’ll be supporting a collaborative and down-to-earth Senior Partner and their team, who value a team-first approach. Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing a wide range of legal documents – NDAs, cost agreements, court documents, briefs for counsel, letters of demand, affidavits, and more
• File and matter management – opening, maintaining, archiving files and conducting conflict checks
• Billing and timesheets – end-of-month billing, expenses, and client reporting
• Diary and travel coordination – scheduling meetings and events, court date tracking, and booking national/international travel
• Stakeholder communication – liaising with clients, counsel, barristers, and other legal professionals
• Team events – assisting in the coordination of internal functions and celebrations
• Managing inboxes and correspondence – prioritising, tracking, and following up key communications

Does this sound like you?

• 2+ years’ experience as a Legal Assistant, ideally with exposure to litigation (but all areas of law considered)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Comfortable using legal systems for e-filing, billing and expense platforms (iManage, Elite 3E, Aderant, Chrome River a bonus)
• Confident working both autonomously and as part of a team
• Detail-oriented, proactive and able to manage competing deadlines

Apply now for an immediate interview or contact Rebecca on 02 8042 1888 for a confidential chat.

Please note: this role is ideal for someone committed to a long-term career in legal support.