Senior Legal Assistant | Corporate & Commercial

Gatehouse Legal Recruitment · Melbourne CBD VIC · Full time
+60d ago

Senior Legal Assistant | Corporate & Commercial

Gatehouse Legal Recruitment
$80k - $100k
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Provide direct support to a Managing Partner in a commercial law setting.
  • Draft legal documents and liaise with clients and stakeholders.
  • Assist with legal research and file progression.

Senior Legal Assistant role providing direct support to a Managing Partner within a commercial law setting in Melbourne CBD.

Senior Legal Assistant – 1:1 with Managing Partner | Melbourne CBD

An opportunity is available for a Senior Legal Assistant to support a Managing Partner in a true 1:1 capacity within a well-regarded commercial law firm.

This is a high-impact role suited to someone who enjoys working at pace, being closely involved in matters, and taking ownership of their work. It is particularly well suited to someone seeking in-depth, hands-on legal work rather than a purely administrative position.

What to expect:

  • Drafting legal documents and correspondence

  • Liaising directly with clients and stakeholders

  • Billing and matter coordination

  • Assisting with legal research and progression of files

About you:

  • Has 4+ years’ experience as a Legal Assistant

  • Has exposure to commercial or property law (PEXA/ASIC/InfoTrack advantageous)

  • Enjoys working closely with a Partner and being across the detail

  • Is proactive, organised, and confident managing priorities

What’s on offer:

  • True 1:1 support to a Managing Partner

  • Exposure to high-quality commercial work

  • Flexible and hybrid working environment

  • Supportive team culture and strong development focus

  • CBD location

This is a strong opportunity for someone looking to step into a more involved, detail-oriented role and further develop their legal skillset.

Contact

To apply online, please apply using the form below.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Ellie Maguire on 0487 576 217 or email ellie@gatehouselegal.com.au.

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Contact

To apply online, please apply using the form below.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Ellie Maguire on 0487 576 217 or email ellie@gatehouselegal.com.au.

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Skills

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Billing and matter coordinationClient liaisonCommercial lawLegal correspondenceLegal document preparationLegal draftingLegal researchLegal software (e.g., pexa, asic, infotrack)Organisation skillsPrioritisationProactivityProperty lawTime management

Perks & benefits

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Flexible working environmentStrong development focusSupportive team culture

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