Legal Assistant

W3Global; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global in Melbourne is seeking a Legal Assistant to support lawyers working on personal injury matters such as WorkCover, Public Liability and TAC. The role is full-time and onsite in the Greater Melbourne Area.

You will prepare and format legal documents, manage files, and handle court filings and correspondence while upholding confidentiality and accuracy in a small, client-focused team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary or Paralegal.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written communication with high accuracy in documents and correspondence.
• Ability to support a senior solicitor in complex and sensitive matters.
• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and communicating with vulnerable clients professionally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong file management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a small team and maintain client confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and format legal documents.
• File management and organisation of case files.
• Filing and service of court documents.
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Liaise with clients and legal professionals.
• Maintain strict client confidentiality and professional ethics.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Written communication

Trauma-informed practice

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

5+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is a full-time, on-site Legal Assistant role based in the Greater Melbourne Area. The Legal Assistant will support lawyers with personal injury matters, including WorkCover, Public Liability and TAC. Day-to-day tasks include preparing and formatting legal documents, file management, filing and service of court documents, handling incoming and outgoing correspondence and liaising with clients and legal professionals, whilst ensuring all information is handled with confidentiality and attention to detail.

Qualifications

Available full-time, Monday to Friday, onsite in our Melbourne office. Part-time (4 days per week) will be considered for the right candidate.

5+ years of previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary or Paralegal.

Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate file records and meet critical deadlines.

Excellent written communication skills, including a high level of accuracy and attention to detail when preparing legal documents, correspondence and court-related materials.

Demonstrated ability to support a senior solicitor in the management of complex and sensitive legal matters.

Understanding of trauma-informed practice and the ability to communicate with vulnerable clients in a professional, compassionate and respectful manner.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong document management and file administration skills.

Ability to work collaboratively within a small team, follow established processes, and maintain strict client confidentiality and professional ethics.

A commitment to delivering exceptional client service and contributing to a supportive and client-focused workplace