MJD Recruitment is excited to be partnering with a prestigious global law firm located in Melbourne’s CBD. This sought-after opportunity is for an experienced Legal Assistant to support a Senior Partner within the firm’s highly regarded Litigation team . The firm is celebrated for its supportive and inclusive culture, offering long-term development opportunities and flexible working arrangements. Benefits: Flexible work environment – including 1 day WFH Comprehensive wellness initiatives Regular social events and committee involvement Generous family leave policies Ongoing training and development programs Gym membership reimbursement & more! The Role: You’ll be supporting a collaborative and down-to-earth Senior Partner and their team, who value a team-first approach. Key responsibilities include: Preparing a wide range of legal documents – NDAs, cost agreements, court documents, briefs for counsel, letters of demand, affidavits, and more File and matter management – opening, maintaining, archiving files and conducting conflict checks Billing and timesheets – end-of-month billing, expenses, and client reporting Diary and travel coordination – scheduling meetings and events, court date tracking, and booking national/international travel Stakeholder communication – liaising with clients, counsel, barristers, and other legal professionals Team events – assisting in the coordination of internal functions and celebrations Managing inboxes and correspondence – prioritising, tracking, and following up key communications Does this sound like you? 2 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant, ideally with exposure to litigation (but all areas of law considered) Excellent communication and organisational skills Comfortable using legal systems for e-filing, billing and expense platforms (iManage, Elite 3E, Aderant, Chrome River a bonus) Confident working both autonomously and as part of a team Detail-oriented, proactive and able to manage competing deadlines Apply now for an immediate interview or contact Rebecca on 02 8042 1888 for a confidential chat. Please note: this role is ideal for someone committed to a long-term career in legal support.
