Float Legal Assistant — Varied Practice Areas & Growth

Empire Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Group in Melbourne is seeking a motivated Float Legal Assistant to support multiple teams across practice areas on a full-time basis. The role offers variety, collaboration and hands-on exposure to the Australian legal industry.

You will handle calls, draft documents, manage calendars and assist with billing and file management. The firm values learning, inclusion and a proactive, client-focused approach. Law students with relevant admin skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal administration or as a Legal Assistant across multiple practice areas.
• Strong Microsoft Word skills, including document formatting.
• Good Dictaphone typing skills.
• Excellent communication and diary management abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks.
• Collaborative approach and a willingness to learn.
• Law students with administrative skills are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Answering incoming calls and assisting with client enquiries
• Preparing legal documents, correspondence and materials
• Managing diaries, appointments and deadlines
• Dictaphone typing, document formatting and mail merges
• Assisting with billing and file management
• Coordinating team meetings, events and general administrative tasks
• Providing flexible support across various practice areas as required

Skills

Legal administration

Microsoft Word

Dictaphone typing

Diary management

Communication

Attention to detail

Collaborative

Willingness to learn

Job description

Empire Group in Melbourne is seeking a motivated Float Legal Assistant to support multiple teams across practice areas on a full-time basis. The role offers variety, collaboration and hands-on exposure to the Australian legal industry.

You will handle calls, draft documents, manage calendars and assist with billing and file management. The firm values learning, inclusion and a proactive, client-focused approach. Law students with relevant admin skills are encouraged to apply.