Legal Assistant in Melbourne

The organisation operates in the Professional Services industry

Job Description

• Prepare, format and proofread legal correspondence, court documents and matter-related records to support accurate file management.
• Manage diaries, appointments and meeting arrangements to keep key matter activities scheduled and coordinated.
• Maintain electronic and physical files, ensuring documents are saved, labelled and accessible when needed.
• Coordinate document production, including scanning, copying, binding and distribution, to meet matter requirements.
• Assist with correspondence and communications by drafting routine material and tracking follow-up actions.
• Organise meetings and prepare supporting papers, helping participants access the required information.
• Monitor incoming calls, emails and mail, directing enquiries and documents to the appropriate contacts.
• Provide general administrative support across commercial disputes and insolvency matters, helping maintain efficient day-to-day operations.

The Successful Applicant

A successful 'Legal Assistant- Commercial Disputes & Insolvency' should have:

• At least 2 years' experience working in a busy litigation practice.
• Experience providing legal secretarial or administrative support within a professional setting.
• Ability to prepare, format and proofread legal and business documents with care.
• Confidence managing diaries, meetings, correspondence and competing administrative tasks.
• Strong document management skills across electronic and hard-copy files.
• Capability to coordinate document production and maintain clear matter records.
• Practical knowledge of administrative processes used in commercial disputes or insolvency work.

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