Legal Assistant, Commercial Litigation – Melbourne CBD

Moss & Co Consulting; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Moss & Co Consulting Pty Ltd is recruiting a Legal Assistant for a national law firm’s Melbourne CBD commercial litigation practice. You’ll join a team with a strong, established legal support team and take on the practical work that helps litigation matters run smoothly.

Ideally, around two to three years’ experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary, with confidence supporting lawyers and balancing competing priorities.

Qualifications

• Ideally, around two to three years’ experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary, with confidence supporting lawyers and balancing competing priorities.
• Litigation experience would be valuable, but strong legal support experience in another busy practice area is also welcome.
• This is a Legal Assistant position for someone who enjoys keeping matters organised, communicating clearly and providing accurate, dependable support.

Responsibilities

• Managing diaries, inboxes, meetings and hearing arrangements
• Preparing and formatting correspondence, briefs and court documents
• Maintaining matter records and tracking deadlines
• Assisting with billing and expenses
• Liaising with clients, counsel and court contacts

Skills

Diary management

Client liaison

Communication

Billing support

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Moss & Co Consulting Pty Ltd is recruiting a Legal Assistant for a national law firm’s Melbourne CBD commercial litigation practice. You’ll join a team with a strong, established legal support team and take on the practical work that helps litigation matters run smoothly.

Ideally, around two to three years’ experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary, with confidence supporting lawyers and balancing competing priorities.