Legal Assistant - Property

people2people; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

People2people partners with a large national law firm delivering high-quality property legal services from Melbourne offices near Collins Street. As a Legal Assistant supporting the Property team, you will manage diaries, client enquiries, draft and amend contracts and leases, coordinate due diligence, billing and matter files, and liaise with external parties to keep transactions moving smoothly.

This role offers flexible working arrangements and a clear path for progression within a

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Assistant, ideally in property matters.
• Billing experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Diary management and coordinating appointments.
• Managing incoming calls, emails and client enquiries.
• Drafting, editing and formatting legal documents and correspondence.
• Preparing and amending contracts, leases and other property-related documentation.
• Assisting with preparation of documents for property transactions, including reviewing and organising due diligence materials.
• Managing electronic filing, maintaining matter files and updating client records.
• Liaising with clients, agents, solicitors and other external parties throughout property transactions.
• Organising meetings, settlements and key transaction dates.
• Assisting with billing, time recording and expense management.

Skills

Billing experience

Fast-paced

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Job description

Contribute to significant property transactions and legal processes.

Develop expertise in property law and strengthen legal support skills.

Join a dedicated team focused on delivering high-quality legal services.

Large national law firm, in stunning offices in Melbourne CBD near Collins Street

Flexible working arrangements

Salary up to $95,000 package, depending on experience

About the firm

This esteemed national law firm stands out by boldly diverging from the conventional law firm archetype to pave new avenues in the legal landscape.

Distinguished not only by their innovative spirit but also by their dedication to recognising and celebrating triumphs, this firm has forged a culture where success is not just acknowledged but genuinely rewarded.

What you'll be doing

As a Legal Assistant, you would be supporting up to Partner level within the Property team. Your main duties would include (but are not limited to):

• Diary management and coordinating appointments;
• Managing incoming calls, emails and client enquiries;
• Drafting, editing and formatting legal documents and correspondence;
• Preparing and amending contracts, leases and other property-related documentation;
• Assisting with the preparation of documents for property transactions, including reviewing and organising due diligence materials;
• Managing electronic filing, maintaining matter files and updating client records;
• Liaising with clients, agents, solicitors and other external parties throughout property transactions;
• Organising meetings, settlements and key transaction dates; and
• Assisting with billing, time recording and expense management.

What you'll need to succeed

The successful candidate will have proven experience as a Legal Assistant, ideally working across property matters. You will also have:

• Previous billing experience;
• Be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment; and
• Have excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

What's in it for you?

You will have the opportunity to join one of Australia's most impressive and highly regarded law firms, that offer excellent progression opportunities. Staff are provided with open, transparent, and honest feedback so that they can take ownership of their own career development.

You will be able to access all the resources that traditional law firms offer, whilst working in a forward-thinking and innovative environment. Their clients exhibit the same diversity as their team, and their lawyers' array of backgrounds and expertise enables them to offer clients an innovative and tailored legal solution.

This firm refrain from using salary bands to artificially hinder salary growth, ensuring that all team members are compensated based on the impact they bring to the company and their clients.