Legal Assistant

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

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Legal Assistant to support Commercial Disputes & Insolvency matters in Melbourne. The role focuses on drafting, formatting and proofreading legal documents, managing diaries and coordinating meetings to ensure smooth matter progression.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years' experience in a busy litigation practice, with solid document management and administrative skills to support day-to-day operations within a professional services environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a busy litigation practice.
• Experience providing legal secretarial or administrative support.
• Ability to prepare, format and proofread legal and business documents.
• Confidence managing diaries, meetings and competing administrative tasks.
• Strong document management across electronic and hard-copy files.
• Capability to coordinate document production and maintain clear matter records.
• Familiarity with administrative processes used in commercial disputes or insolvency work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format and proofread legal correspondence and court documents.
• Manage diaries, appointments and meeting arrangements.
• Maintain electronic and physical files with clear labelling.
• Coordinate document production including scanning, binding and distribution.
• Assist with correspondence by drafting routine material and tracking follow-ups.
• Organise meetings and prepare papers for participants.
• Monitor calls, emails and mail and route to the right contacts.
• Provide general admin support across commercial disputes and insolvency matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal secretarial experience

Document management

Administrative support

Job description

The organisation operates in the Professional Services industry

Job Description

• Prepare, format and proofread legal correspondence, court documents and matter-related records to support accurate file management.
• Manage diaries, appointments and meeting arrangements to keep key matter activities scheduled and coordinated.
• Maintain electronic and physical files, ensuring documents are saved, labelled and accessible when needed.
• Coordinate document production, including scanning, copying, binding and distribution, to meet matter requirements.
• Assist with correspondence and communications by drafting routine material and tracking follow-up actions.
• Organise meetings and prepare supporting papers, helping participants access the required information.
• Monitor incoming calls, emails and mail, directing enquiries and documents to the appropriate contacts.
• Provide general administrative support across commercial disputes and insolvency matters, helping maintain efficient day-to-day operations.

The Successful Applicant

A successful 'Legal Assistant- Commercial Disputes & Insolvency' should have:

• At least 2 years' experience working in a busy litigation practice.
• Experience providing legal secretarial or administrative support within a professional setting.
• Ability to prepare, format and proofread legal and business documents with care.
• Confidence managing diaries, meetings, correspondence and competing administrative tasks.
• Strong document management skills across electronic and hard-copy files.
• Capability to coordinate document production and maintain clear matter records.
• Practical knowledge of administrative processes used in commercial disputes or insolvency work.