Legal Assistant

HarperLloyd Recruitment is partnering with a well-regarded mid-tier national law firm to find an intermediate Legal Assistant to join their Disputes team in Melbourne.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm known for its high-calibre work, collaborative culture, and genuine investment in its people. You’ll work alongside a supportive team handling a broad range of commercial disputes, gaining exposure to interesting and varied litigation matters.

If you’re a proactive Legal Assistant who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to be part of a friendly, high-performing team, this could be your next move.

About the Role
You’ll provide high-level administrative and practice support to a team of lawyers within a busy Disputes practice.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll play a key part in ensuring matters run smoothly while supporting multiple fee earners.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaising with clients and internal stakeholders
• Preparing and formatting legal documents and correspondence
• Managing diaries, scheduling meetings and coordinating deadlines
• Opening, maintaining and closing electronic files
• Supporting monthly billing processes
• Providing general administrative support across the team

Who You’ll Be Working With
You’ll join a collaborative and down-to-earth Disputes team, working alongside experienced lawyers on a variety of commercial litigation matters.

The team is known for its supportive environment and strong team culture, where Legal Assistants are valued as an integral part of the practice.

Who Will Fit This Opportunity?

• We’re looking for a motivated Legal Assistant who has:
• 2+ years’ experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary
• Experience within litigation or disputes (highly regarded)
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• The ability to manage multiple fee earners and competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Mid-tier firm – high-quality work without top-tier pressure
• Supportive culture – friendly, collaborative and approachable team
• Wellbeing focus – health initiatives, EAP and flexible working
• Career development – ongoing training and growth opportunities
• Social culture – active social club, team events and firm activities

The Details

• Firm Type: Mid-Tier, National
• Practice Area: Disputes / Litigation
• Role Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Location: Melbourne CBD
• Salary: Up to $85,000 package
• Candidate Type: Career legal support candidates only please

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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.