This is a Legal Assistant - Real Estate role with Corrs Chambers Westgarth based in Melbourne, VIC, AU Corrs Chambers Westgarth Role Seniority - junior, mid level More about the Legal Assistant - Real Estate role at Corrs Chambers Westgarth Join Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Australia's leading independent law firm. We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support a Partner and their team of lawyers within our highly regarded Real Estate practice in Melbourne. This is an opportunity to work closely with a high‑performing team in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment, where your organisational skills and proactive approach will be highly valued. You will work closely with a partner and their team to provide administrative support including: Liaising with clients and key internal and external stakeholders File management and matter administration Matter opening and onboarding Managing calendars and coordinating meetings Conducting property searches Billing, time coding and reporting Assisting with events and business development activities Required skills and personal attributes: Outstanding organisational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle competing priorities Excellent written and verbal communication skills Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy Proactive, self‑motivated and able to work independently with limited supervision High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel) Advanced knowledge of CMS/Aderant or other finance‑related software Ability to develop and foster strong professional relationships internally and with clients At Corrs, we help you achieve your ambition - at every stage of your career. About us: Corrs Chambers Westgarth is Australia’s leading independent law firm. We provide exceptional legal services across the full spectrum of matters, including major transactions, projects and significant disputes, offering strategic advice on our clients’ most challenging issues. Why Corrs? We pride ourselves on meeting our clients needs in a culture characterised by excellence, commitment, collaboration and respect. Our policies, practices and behaviours foster a safe and inclusive workplace, and we focus on creating opportunities and supporting a diverse workforce. Flexible working as standard - we’ve established flexibility as standard business practice and an option for all our people. Bonus leave -an additional week of leave each year (5 weeks annual leave in total). Wellbeing program - we support the wellbeing of our people across areas including resilience, mental health, mindfulness, personal development, physical health and self-care. Diversity and Inclusion - this is a key area of focus for the firm. We set meaningful goals to improve diversity and an inclusive culture in which all employees feel supported and valued. Responsible business approach - we are a member of the United Nations Global Compact, and are committed to promoting and respecting human rights, supporting the Compact’s Ten Principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption, and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Learning and development opportunities - including our Australian-first international study scholarship, our national training program and our mentoring program. To apply click on the "apply" button or contact Shannon on shannon.garrett@corrs.com.au for a confidential discussion. For more information, see our website Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Corrs Chambers Westgarth team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Providing administrative support Managing calendars and coordinating meetings Conducting property searches Key Strengths ️ Outstanding organisational and time management skills ️ Excellent written and verbal communication skills High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Advanced knowledge of CMS/Aderant or other finance-related software Ability to develop and foster strong professional relationships A Final Note: This is a role with Corrs Chambers Westgarth not with Hatch.
