Legal Assistant

TASIC Legal | Criminal Defence and Restraining Orders; City Of Vincent; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming team environment

Exposure to criminal defence practice

Opportunities to develop skills

Modern office near Perth CBD with easy

Long-term growth with growing firm

Job summary

TASIC Legal | Criminal Defence and Restraining Orders is seeking a proactive Legal Assistant to join our Perth team. This role combines client engagement, office administration, and direct support to our lawyers in a boutique criminal defence practice.

You’ll work in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment with opportunities to grow, take on responsibilities and contribute to our growing firm. Experience in legal or admin support is valued for this hands‑on role.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal or administrative support is highly regarded, but attitude and work ethic matter.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication, discretion and client‑facing professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Managing reception, telephone enquiries and day‑to‑day office administration.
• Welcoming clients and providing professional, empathetic assistance.
• Assisting with new client enquiries and administrative processes.
• Coordinating disclosure, documents and matter preparation.
• Providing administrative and practical support to our lawyers.
• Contributing to the smooth and efficient operation of our practice.

Skills

Legal experience

Administrative support

Attention to detail

Empathy & professionalism

Job description

As our practice continues to grow, we’re excited to introduce a new Legal Assistant position, creating an opportunity for someone to become an integral part of our team.

This is a dynamic, hands‑on role within our boutique criminal defence practice, combining client engagement, office administration, matter preparation and direct support to our lawyers.

You’ll be joining a close‑knit, collaborative team in a busy and engaging environment, with opportunities to develop your skills, take on new responsibilities and grow alongside our firm.

THE ROLE

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing reception, telephone enquiries and day‑to‑day office administration.
• Welcoming clients and providing professional, empathetic assistance.
• Assisting with new client enquiries and administrative processes.
• Coordinating disclosure, documents and matter preparation.
• Providing administrative and practical support to our lawyers.
• Contributing to the smooth and efficient operation of our practice.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone who brings enthusiasm, initiative and a genuine desire to contribute to our team. Ideally, you’ll be someone who:

• Takes pride in their work and has excellent attention to detail.
• Is organised, proactive and dependable.
• Communicates confidently and approaches people with empathy, discretion and professionalism.
• Thrives in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.
• Can manage competing priorities and adapt to changing demands.
• Is eager to learn, contribute and develop professionally.

Experience in legal or administrative support is highly regarded, but we place just as much value on attitude, work ethic and finding the right fit for our team.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A welcoming, collaborative and supportive team environment.
• A varied and engaging role with exposure to different aspects of criminal defence practice.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and take on greater responsibility.
• A modern, character‑filled office on the edge of Perth CBD, with parking options nearby.
• The opportunity to become a valued, long‑term member of our growing firm.

POSITION DETAILS

Location: Stirling Street, Perth (near Highgate)

Employment: Full‑time preferred, with flexibility for the right candidate

Applications will be reviewed as received, and the position may be filled before the closing date.