Wills & Estates Legal Assistant — Collaborative Team

Department of Justice; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice in Perth is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support two teams of lawyers. You will handle file opening/closing, billing, and various admin tasks in a collaborative office culture.

Applicants should have experience in a legal or professional services setting and strong Microsoft Office skills. A team‑oriented, proactive approach is highly valued for this busy role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal or professional services environment.
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a busy, supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing files.
• Billing and support with month-end and finance related requirements throughout the month.
• Running conflict searches, ASIC and property searches.
• Preparing letters of engagement and related paperwork.
• General administrative duties including document creation, filing, and preparing reports.
• Back up and support to other Legal Admins during absences and peak times.
• Supporting the lawyers and assisting with the day to day running of the office.

Skills

Legal administration

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Billing systems

Document management

Job description

The Department of Justice in Perth is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support two teams of lawyers. You will handle file opening/closing, billing, and various admin tasks in a collaborative office culture.

Applicants should have experience in a legal or professional services setting and strong Microsoft Office skills. A team‑oriented, proactive approach is highly valued for this busy role.