Litigation Legal Assistants | Multiple Opportunities | Cbd & South East

Gatehouse Legal Recruitment; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH flexibility

Career development opportunities

Competitive salary packages

Job summary

Gatehouse Legal Recruitment is seeking experienced Litigation Legal Assistants to join well-regarded Melbourne law firms across the CBD and South East. You will gain hands-on involvement in litigated files, work with supportive teams, and enjoy flexible WFH options.

Multiple opportunities with exposure to quality litigation work, ongoing career development, and competitive salary packages. If you are a proactive professional with at least two years as a Legal Assistant in a litigation setting,

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience as a Legal Assistant in a litigation setting
• Experience within a litigation practice area
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Professional, proactive and positive approach
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work confidently within a team
• If you are a student you will have the ability to work FT and have at least 2 years remaining in your studies

Responsibilities

• Hands-on involvement in litigated files
• Organise case files and deadlines
• Assist with document preparation and court disclosures

Skills

Litigation experience

Organisational skills

Team player

Job description

• Hands on involvement in Litigated files
• WFH 1-2 days per week
• Work for highly regarded firms with ongoing career development

Multiple opportunities across Melbourne’s CBD and South East. Join supportive teams, work on quality litigation matters and enjoy flexible WFH options

We are currently working with a number of well-regarded law firms across Melbourne’s CBD and South East who are seeking experienced Litigation Legal Assistants to join their teams.

These are fantastic opportunities for Legal Assistants looking to take the next step in their career, with roles offering exposure to quality litigation work, supportive teams and the opportunity to work alongside experienced legal professionals.

With multiple positions available, there are opportunities across a range of litigated practice areas, including both established and growing teams.

Why Consider These Opportunities?

• Multiple Litigation Legal Assistant opportunities across Melbourne


• Roles available in both the CBD and South East


• Hands-on involvement in litigated files


• Exposure to high-quality legal work


• WFH flexibility, with many roles offering 1-2 days from home


• Supportive and approachable teams


• Ongoing career development and progression opportunities


• Opportunities with well-established and highly regarded law firms


• Competitive salary packages

We are looking for Legal Assistants who have experience supporting lawyers within a litigated area of law.

You will ideally have:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant


• Experience within a litigation practice area


• Strong organisational and time-management skills


• Excellent attention to detail


• A professional, proactive and positive approach


• The ability to manage competing priorities and work confidently within a team


• If you are a student you will have the ability to work FT and at least 2 years remaining in your studies.

Candidates with experience across Commercial Litigation, Insurance, Personal Injury, Construction Litigation, Employment Litigation or other contentious areas are encouraged to apply.