Senior Corporate Legal Assistant | Partner-Focused Support

Gatehouse Legal Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gatehouse Legal Recruitment in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Corporate Legal Assistant to join a growing national firm’s Melbourne team. The role provides high-level support to Partners and lawyers across corporate advisory, commercial transactions, property, disputes, and private client matters.

The successful candidate will be highly organized, with 5+ years’ experience as a Legal Assistant/Secretary/PA and a proactive, team-focused approach in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a Legal Assistant/Secretary/PA

Responsibilities

• Managing matter files and supporting day-to-day workflows
• Preparing, formatting, and proofreading legal documents and correspondence
• Assisting with corporate transactions, commercial agreements, property matters, and general advisory work
• Coordinating meetings, deadlines, and client communications
• Managing diaries and providing Partner support
• Liaising with clients and external stakeholders
• Assisting with billing and general administrative tasks

Job description

Gatehouse Legal Recruitment in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Corporate Legal Assistant to join a growing national firm’s Melbourne team. The role provides high-level support to Partners and lawyers across corporate advisory, commercial transactions, property, disputes, and private client matters.

The successful candidate will be highly organized, with 5+ years’ experience as a Legal Assistant/Secretary/PA and a proactive, team-focused approach in a fast-paced environment.