Corporate / Commercial Legal Assistant

Gatehouse Legal Recruitment · Melbourne CBD VIC · Full time
Posted 3d ago

Corporate / Commercial Legal Assistant

Gatehouse Legal Recruitment
~$70k - $90k(Estimated)
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Provide high-level support within a busy Corporate/Commercial team
  • Manage diaries, emails, and competing priorities
  • Prepare and format legal documents and correspondence

  • Mid-tier Melbourne CBD firm
  • Corporate & Commercial experience
  • Interesting work

We are seeking experienced Legal Assistants interested in joining a high performing Corporate / Commercial team.

Corporate / Commercial Legal Assistant

About the Firm We are partnering with a highly regarded mid-tier Melbourne CBD law firm known for its collaborative culture, quality work and strong client relationships.

The firm is seeking an experienced Corporate / Commercial Legal Assistant to join their team and provide high-level support within a busy and sophisticated practice.

About the Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a career Legal Assistant who enjoys working in a fast-paced commercial environment and is looking for a long-term opportunity within a supportive team.
You will provide day-to-day support across corporate and commercial matters, including:

  • Managing diaries, emails and competing priorities

  • Preparing and formatting legal documents and correspondence

  • Coordinating meetings and client appointments

  • Maintaining matter files and ensuring deadlines are met

  • Liaising with clients and external stakeholders

  • Assisting with transaction documentation and matter progression

  • Supporting billing and general administration requirements

About You

This role would suit a career Legal Assistant who is passionate about legal support and building a long-term career within the profession. It would not be suited to someone currently studying law and looking to transition into a graduate pathway.

You will ideally have:

  • Previous experience supporting lawyers within a corporate/commercial practice

  • Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • A professional and client-focused approach

  • Experience supporting Partners and senior lawyers highly regarded

What’s on Offer

  • Mid-tier Melbourne CBD firm

  • Collaborative and supportive team environment

  • Exposure to quality corporate/commercial matters

  • Hybrid working flexibility

  • Competitive salary package

  • Opportunity for long-term career development

Contact

To apply online, please apply using the form below.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Ellie Maguire on 0487 576 217 or email ellie@gatehouselegal.com.au.

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Contact

To apply online, please apply using the form below.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Ellie Maguire on 0487 576 217 or email ellie@gatehouselegal.com.au.

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Skills

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Attention to detailClient liaisonClient-focused approachDeadline managementDiary managementFile managementLegal correspondenceLegal document preparationLegal industry knowledgeLegal supportMeeting coordinationMicrosoft officeOrganisational skillsProfessionalismTime managementTransaction support

Perks & benefits

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Collaborative and supportive team environmentExposure to quality corporate/commercial mattersOpportunity for long-term career development

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