Legal Assistant | Dispute Resolution

Gatehouse Legal Recruitment; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangement

Central CBD location

Social events

Job summary

Gatehouse Legal Recruitment is partnering with a well-established national law firm to recruit an experienced Legal Assistant for its Dispute Resolution team in Melbourne.

You will support a senior practitioner across a busy litigation practice, preparing documents, managing files and coordinating with counsel and clients in a fast-paced environment. The role offers hybrid work (3 days in the office / 2 days WFH) and an attractive remuneration package tailored to experience.

Qualifications

• 4–5+ years in litigation or dispute resolution in private practice.
• Understanding of court workflows and filing requirements.
• Reliable team player who can work independently.
• Friendly, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare litigation documents, correspondence, and court materials.
• Keep files moving smoothly, managing all stages of matter progression.
• Arrange filing and service of court documents.
• Coordinate briefs to Counsel.
• Engage with clients and external stakeholders.
• Respond to client queries in a timely and efficient manner.
• Provide additional assistance across the team during peak workloads.

Skills

Litigation support

Court workflows

Team player

Friendly attitude

Job description

• Flexible working arrangement (3 office / 2 WFH)
• Central CBD office location with train, tram, and bus access
• Attractive remuneration package tailored to your experience level

Work closely with a Lawyer in a busy dispute resolution practice, supporting a steady flow of complex matters from start to finish.

About The Role

A well-established national law firm is looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join its Dispute Resolution team, providing dedicated support to a senior practitioner on a busy and varied litigation practice.

Benefits

• Attractive remuneration package tailored to your experience level

• Central CBD office location with train, tram, and bus access

• Flexible working arrangement (3 office / 2 WFH)

• Active social calendar with team events and recognition of achievements

Key Duties

• Prepare litigation documents, correspondence, and court materials

• Keep files moving smoothly, managing all stages of matter progression

• Arrange filing and service of court documents

• Coordinate briefs to Counsel

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• Engage with clients and external stakeholders

• Respond to client queries in a timely and efficient manner

• Provide additional assistance across the team during peak workloads

Skills & Experience

• Proven background supporting litigation or dispute resolution in private practice (4-5+ years)

• Practical understanding of court workflows and filing requirements

• Reliable team player who can also operate independently with minimal supervision

• Friendly, can-do attitude