Legal Assistant- Property

Kaleidescope Legal Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Income protection

Banking service discounts

Social events (weekly drinks)

Job summary

Kaleidescope Legal Recruitment is seeking a capable Legal Secretary/Conveyancing Assistant for a full-time, permanent role in Melbourne. You will support a Partner and a busy property team, handling file opening, document collation, and settlements coordination.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in legal secretarial or conveyancing support, with strong IT and communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a legal secretary or conveyancing assistant.
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of organisation.
• IT savvy with strong technical skills.
• Strong communication in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Open new files.
• Collate contracts and other documents.
• Database management.
• Undertaking searches and obtaining certificates.
• Assist with coordinating settlements.
• Assist with finance tasks.

Skills

Legal secretary experience

Conveyancing experience

Attention to detail

Organised

IT skills

Communication skills

Education

Diploma in Legal Secretary

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Job description

Full time, Permanent

The Firm

This leading national law firm has regularly been awarded Law Firm of the Year and continues to be a well sought after employer in the industry. Offering a high level of service to rival top tier firms, they offer a strong balance of top quality work without the large firm demands.

The Role

Working closely with a down to earth and team focused Partner and their team, you will assist with the growing demands in the property team, with a focus on large scale development, commercial and off the plan matters.

Duties

• Opening new files
• Collating contracts and other documents
• Database management
• Undertaking searches and obtaining certificates
• Assist with coordinating settlements
• Assist with finance tasks

Skills & Expertise

• Experience as a legal secretary or conveyancing assistant (law firm or conveyancing practice)
• Strong attention to detail and highly organised
• IT savvy with strong technical skills
• Strong communication skills and an energetic and ambitious attitude to suit this fast paced team environment

This leading national firm has a great working atmosphere offering great staff rewards including income protection, discounts for banking services plus social events includingweekly drinks and sporting activities.