Commercial Legal Assistant | Partner Support | Varied & Interesting Work

Michelle Sneesby - Founder And Managing Partner; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

empire group in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to work closely with a Partner on a truly varied portfolio of legal matters. This is a one-on-one support role for a busy Partner across commercial litigation, public law, native title and more.

You will provide high-level legal and administrative support, manage competing priorities, and help ensure matters are handled efficiently from start to finish.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting a Partner or senior legal practitioner in a law firm.
• Strong document preparation, diary management and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and maintain attention to detail.
• Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to take ownership of your role.
• Interest in working across a diverse range of legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Managing diaries, meetings, appointments and travel arrangements.
• Preparing and formatting legal documents, correspondence and court materials.
• Coordinating matter administration, electronic filing and document management.
• Assisting with billing, expenses, file opening and general matter support.
• Liaising professionally with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Staying one step ahead, anticipating the Partner's needs and keeping everything on track.

Skills

Diary management

Document preparation

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Ownership mindset

Job description

Not your typical Legal Assistant role — work closely with a Partner on a genuinely varied mix of legal matters.

Are you a commercially minded Legal Assistant who enjoys variety, building strong working relationships and being the go‑to person for a busy Partner?

This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded Melbourne law firm in a one‑on‑one support role, working alongside a Partner across a diverse portfolio of matters. With exposure to commercial litigation, public law, native title and other complex legal work, no two days will look exactly the same.

What's on offer?

• True one‑on‑one Partner support — build a close working relationship and become a trusted right hand.
• Variety beyond the ordinary — assist across commercial litigation, public law, native title and a range of other matters.
• Meaningful involvement — play an integral role in keeping matters organised, progressing and running smoothly.

About the role You'll provide high-level legal and administrative support to a Partner, managing competing priorities and helping ensure matters are handled efficiently from start to finish.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing diaries, meetings, appointments and travel arrangements.
• Preparing and formatting legal documents, correspondence and court materials.
• Coordinating matter administration, electronic filing and document management.
• Assisting with billing, expenses, file opening and general matter support.
• Liaising professionally with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Staying one step ahead, anticipating the Partner's needs and keeping everything on track.

About you You'll be an experienced Legal Assistant who takes pride in being organised, proactive and reliable. You enjoy working autonomously, use your initiative and understand the importance of providing exceptional support at Partner level.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• Previous experience supporting a Partner or senior legal practitioner in a law firm.
• Strong document preparation, diary management and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage changing priorities and maintain attention to detail.
• A positive, can‑do attitude and the confidence to take ownership of your role.
• An interest in working across a diverse range of legal matters.

Experience in commercial litigation, public law or native title would be beneficial, but we're particularly interested in someone with strong legal support skills who is keen to learn and embrace variety.

At empire group, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable recruitment experience where everyone feels respected, valued and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, ages, abilities, identities and experiences. We believe diversity strengthens workplaces, and we encourage candidates from all walks of life to explore opportunities with us. Our focus is on skills, experience, potential and finding the right fit for both our candidates and clients.
Reference number: 1702965
Profession:Legal SupportLegal Support

Company: empire group
Date posted: 28th Oct, 2026