Legal Assistant- Commercial Disputes & Insolvency

Technology CII; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Technology CII in Melbourne is seeking a Legal Assistant supporting Commercial Disputes & Insolvency. You will provide organised secretarial and business support, handling correspondence, court documents, file management and diary coordination to keep matters on track.

You will prepare and proofread documents, organise meetings, manage electronic and physical files, and assist with document production and follow-up actions, contributing to smooth day-to-day operations in a busy litigation

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience 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.
• Practical knowledge of administrative processes used in commercial disputes or insolvency work.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Diary management

Document formatting/proofreading

Administrative coordination

File management

Job description

As a Legal Assistant- Commercial Disputes & Insolvency you will provide organised secretarial and business support for commercial disputes and insolvency matters within the Professional Services industry. You will help keep legal work on track through accurate administration, document preparation and effective coordination.

Client Details

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.

Profile

• 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.

Job Offer

• Permanent employment in Melbourne.