Legal Assistant

Melbourne Legal Lawyers Pty. Ltd.; Lara; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Melbourne Legal Lawyers Pty. Ltd. in Lara, VIC, is seeking a Legal Assistant for a part-time position (minimum 3 days per week).

You will support solicitors across family law, business and commercial matters, drafting and filing documents and liaising with clients and courts. The role offers varied, interesting work within a friendly team. Requires at least 1 year of legal assistant/paralegal experience, solid legal background, and strong organisational skills.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's experience as a legal assistant or paralegal
• Solid legal background and understanding of legal processes
• Working knowledge of family law and VCAT applications
• Familiarity with contract law and business acquisitions
• Strong written communication and confident, professional phone manner
• Excellent organisation, accuracy and the ability to juggle deadlines

Responsibilities

• Support family law matters and VCAT applications — drafting, filing and preparing documents
• Assist with contract law and business acquisition matters
• Prepare correspondence, court/tribunal documents and file notes
• Liaise with clients, courts and tribunals by phone and email
• Manage files, diaries and deadlines

Job description

Legal Assistant — Part-Time (Min. 3 Days/Week)

Melbourne Legal Lawyers · Lara VIC

Melbourne Legal Lawyers is a growing practice advising clients across family law, business and commercial law, property and general commercial matters. We're looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our friendly team and support our solicitors across a varied and genuinely interesting caseload.

This is a part-time role — minimum 3 days per week.

What you'll do

• Support family law matters and VCAT applications — drafting, filing and preparing documents
• Assist with contract law and business acquisition matters
• Prepare correspondence, court/tribunal documents and file notes
• Liaise with clients, courts and tribunals by phone and email
• Manage files, diaries and deadlines

What you'll bring

• At least 1 year's experience as a legal assistant or paralegal
• A solid legal background and understanding of legal processes
• Working knowledge of family law and VCAT applications
• Familiarity with contract law and business acquisitions
• Strong written communication and confident, professional phone manner
• Excellent organisation, accuracy and the ability to juggle deadlines

Details

Based at 26 Hicks Street, Lara VIC 3212