Trusts & Estates Legal Assistant — Hybrid & Perks

Legal People; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Well-stocked kitchen

Barista quality coffee

Professional development allowance

Regular social events

Job summary

Legal People in Melbourne is seeking a proactive Legal Assistant to support a Partner and Special Counsel across Trusts & Estates matters, probate, estate planning, and disputes. You will handle calendars, client liaison, and document management while contributing to a fast-paced team environment.

The role offers an excellent salary package, hybrid work options, and a range of staff benefits focused on health, wellbeing, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Solid MS Office and legal software skills.
• Client-focused approach.
• Strong time management and organisation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare legal documents, correspondence and court documents.
• Manage calendars and emails.
• Arrange meetings and appointments.
• Assist with billing.
• Manage files (opening, closing and archiving files; filing).
• Liaise with clients and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate the safe custody of documents.

Skills

Legal assistant experience

Trusts & Estates experience

MS Office

Legal software

Client-focused

Time management

Interpersonal & communication

Tools

MS Office

Legal software

Job description

Legal People in Melbourne is seeking a proactive Legal Assistant to support a Partner and Special Counsel across Trusts & Estates matters, probate, estate planning, and disputes. You will handle calendars, client liaison, and document management while contributing to a fast-paced team environment.

The role offers an excellent salary package, hybrid work options, and a range of staff benefits focused on health, wellbeing, and professional development.