Legal Assistant

HarperLloyd Recruitment is partnering with a well-regarded mid-tier national law firm to find an experienced Legal Assistant to join their Real Estate / Property team in Melbourne.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a high-performing team on a broad range of commercial property matters, while enjoying a supportive culture, strong systems, and genuine career development.

If you’re a Legal Assistant with property or transactional experience, or looking to move into this space, this role offers variety, stability, and long-term growth.

About the Role

You’ll provide high-level administrative and practice support to a busy Real Estate team, assisting across a range of property transactions and advisory work.

This is a detail-driven role where you’ll play a key part in ensuring matters run smoothly from instruction through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and formatting contracts, leases and legal documentation
• Managing diaries, meetings and transaction timelines
• Opening, maintaining and closing files and matter records
• Supporting billing processes and financial administration
• Liaising with clients, agents and internal stakeholders
• Providing general administrative and team support

Who You’ll Be Working With

You’ll be part of a collaborative Real Estate & Property team, working alongside an experienced Partner and their team of lawyers on a wide range of matters, including:

• Acquisitions and disposals
• Leasing and portfolio management
• Compliance and governance matters
• Property funding and development arrangements

The team is known for being supportive, structured and approachable, with strong mentorship and clear processes in place.

Who Will Fit This Opportunity?

We’re looking for a proactive Legal Assistant who has:

• 2+ years’ experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary
• Experience in property, real estate or transactional practice areas (preferred)
• Exposure to PEXA
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Mid-tier firm – high-quality work with a supportive culture
• Flexibility – 1 day work-from-home per week
• Career growth – strong development and progression pathways
• Team environment – collaborative, down-to-earth culture
• Stability – established national firm with strong reputation

The Details

• Firm Type: Mid-tier, National
• Practice Area: Real Estate / Property
• Role Type: Full-time, permanent
• Location: Melbourne CBD
• Salary: Up to $95,000 package
• WFH: 1 day per week
• Candidate Type: Open to career legal assistants or students with 2 years+ left of study

Apply Now

HarperLloyd Recruitment partners with leading law firms across Australia to place outstanding legal support professionals. If this role sounds like your next move, I’d love to hear from you.

Gretta Lloyd

Legal Support Recruitment Specialist | HarperLloyd Recruitment

E | gretta@harperlloyd.com.au
P | 0483 956 166

HarperLloyd Recruitment partners with leading law firms across Australia to place outstanding legal support professionals. If this role sounds like your next move, I’d love to hear from you.