Legal Assistant

  • Melbourne CBD
  • Permanent
  • Thu Apr 16 01:30:25 2026
  • 3580215

HarperLloyd Recruitment is partnering with a well-regarded mid-tier national law firm to find an experienced Legal Assistant to join their Litigation team.
This is a great opportunity to step into a structured, team-based environment, working within a pool of Legal Assistants supporting multiple Partners across a diverse range of litigation matters.
If you enjoy variety in your work but want to avoid the pressure of heavy billing environments, this role offers the perfect balance.
About the Role
You’ll work within a team of 3 Legal Assistants, supporting 6 Partners and their teams across a busy and varied Litigation practice.
This is a collaborative role where workload is shared, allowing for strong support across the team and a more balanced day-to-day structure.
Key Responsibilities
  • Preparing and formatting legal documents and correspondence
  • Managing shared inboxes, diaries and team workflows
  • Opening, maintaining and closing files
  • Supporting monthly billing (light billing requirements)
  • Coordinating meetings, deadlines and court-related documentation
  • Providing general administrative support across the litigation team
Who You’ll Be Working With
You’ll support a group of Partners and lawyers working across a range of litigation matters, including:
  • Insolvency and restructuring
  • Arbitration
  • General commercial litigation
  • Recoveries and disputes
This team is known for being collaborative, approachable and well-structured, making it a great environment for Legal Assistants who enjoy teamwork.
Who Will Fit This Opportunity?
We’re looking for a Legal Assistant who:
  • Has 2+ years’ experience in litigation or disputes
  • Enjoys working in a team-based support structure
  • Has strong organisational and time management skills
  • Is confident managing multiple stakeholders
  • Has high attention to detail and strong communication skills
  • Is proactive, adaptable and team-oriented
Why You’ll Love It Here
  • Mid-tier firm – high-quality work without top-tier pressure
  • Team structure – shared workload within a supportive group
  • Balanced billing – once-monthly billing, not high-volume
  • Variety – exposure to multiple litigation practice areas
  • Culture – collaborative, friendly and down-to-earth team
The Details
  • Firm Type: Mid-tier, National
  • Practice Area: Disputes / Litigation
  • Role Type: Full-time, Permanent
  • Location: Melbourne CBD
  • Salary: Up to $100,000 package
  • Candidate Type: Career legal support candidates only please
Apply Now
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.