At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide top-notch admin support in wills and estates, keeping everything organised and clients happy.
- Company: Join McManus & Co Lawyers, a supportive and collaborative legal team.
- Benefits: Enjoy daily lunches, ongoing training, and a friendly work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for remote work after six months and a focus on process improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in clients' lives while growing your career in a stable firm.
- Qualifications: Experience in legal admin, tech-savvy, and great communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Are you an experienced legal administrator looking for meaningful work in a genuinely supportive team? McManus & Co Lawyers is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant – Wills & Estates to join our practice.
About Us
McManus & Co Lawyers is a small, well-established firm with a strong reputation in wills and estates and property law. We are guided by values that reflect how we work every day: doing things better, working collaboratively, being dependable, and maintaining balance for our clients and our team.
The Role
In this role, you’ll provide high-quality administrative and file management support across our wills, estate planning and estate administration practices. Relying heavily on our technological aids (practice management system, precedents, online platforms), you’ll play a key part in keeping matters progressing smoothly while ensuring clients feel supported. This is a full-time, in-office role based in Maribyrnong, suited to someone who enjoys ownership of their work, takes pride in well-run digital files, values process improvement and enjoys being part of a collaborative team.
Key Responsibilities
- Client enquiries, intake and ongoing communication
- File preparation, document management and digital workflows
- Coordinating appointments, follow-ups and document execution
- Supporting estate administration and probate matters under supervision
- Liaising with beneficiaries, institutions and other stakeholders
- General practice and reception support as part of a shared team approach
About You
- Experience in a legal or professional services environment, with wills and estates experience highly regarded
- Strong technological capability is essential. You are confident working in a fully digital practice, quickly learn new systems, and use technology to keep matters organised and moving
- Comfortable using practice management systems, document automation, electronic filing and digital communication tools
- Interested in contributing to process improvement and efficient ways of working
- Professional, approachable and client-focused
- Highly organised, with strong attention to detail
- Confident managing multiple tasks and priorities
- Calm, reliable and solutions-focused under pressure
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively with clients and colleagues
What We Offer
- Daily sandwich lunches provided, plenty of laughs, and lots of tea in a warm, genuinely collegial team
- Meaningful work with clients at important life stages
- Clear systems, structure and expectations
- Ongoing training and mentoring
- Modern technology and efficient workflows
- A collaborative team environment where your contribution is valued
- Stability, balance and the opportunity to grow with the firm
- Scope for limited work-from-home after an initial six-month period by agreement
To Apply
To be considered for this role, please upload your CV and cover letter via LinkedIn or email gmcmanus@mcmanuslawyers.com.au.
Legal Administrative Assistant in Melbourne employer: McManus & Co Lawyers
At McManus & Co Lawyers, we pride ourselves on being a supportive and collaborative workplace where your contributions are genuinely valued. Located in Maribyrnong, our small yet well-established firm offers meaningful work in wills and estates, complemented by daily lunches, ongoing training, and a focus on employee growth. Join us for a fulfilling career where you can enjoy a balanced work environment while making a real difference in clients' lives.
