Property Law Legal Assistant Melbourne CBD

Gatehouse Legal Recruitment · Melbourne CBD VIC · Full time
+60d ago

Property Law Legal Assistant Melbourne CBD

Gatehouse Legal Recruitment
$60k - $80k
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  • Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to property lawyers.
  • Manage residential and commercial conveyancing files from instruction through to settlement.
  • Draft and prepare contracts, correspondence, and legal documents.

Property Law Legal Assistant  – Melbourne CBD

A well-established and highly regarded law firm in Melbourne’s CBD is seeking an experienced Property Law Legal Assistant to join their busy and supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with experienced property lawyers across a broad range of residential and commercial property matters within a professional and collaborative environment.

About the Role 

You will provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to solicitors within a fast-paced property law team. The role involves end-to-end matter support and requires strong organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Providing day-to-day administrative and legal support to property lawyers

  • Managing residential and commercial conveyancing files from instruction through to settlement

  • Drafting, formatting, and preparing contracts, correspondence, and legal documents

  • Preparing settlement statements and coordinating settlements

  • Liaising with clients, agents, lenders, and other stakeholders

  • Managing diaries, deadlines, and critical timeframes

  • Assisting with billing, invoicing, and general file management

  • Lodging and managing documents through PEXA and other online systems

  • Ensuring accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality across all matters

About You

  • Previous experience as a Property Law Legal Assistant or Conveyancing Assistant

  • Strong knowledge of residential and/or commercial conveyancing processes

  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to manage competing deadlines in a busy environment

  • Experience with LEAP or similar legal practice management systems highly regarded

  • Proactive, reliable, and client-focused approach

What’s on Offer

  • Opportunity to join a respected CBD law firm

  • Supportive and collaborative team environment

  • Exposure to a broad range of property matters

  • Ongoing training and development opportunities

  • Competitive salary package (commensurate with experience)

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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Attention to detailClient liaisonConveyancingLegal billing and invoicingLegal documentationLegal draftingLegal practice management systems (e.g., leap)Legal supportOnline conveyancing platforms (e.g., pexa)Organisation skillsProactive approachReliabilityTime management

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Ongoing training and development opportunitiesSupportive and collaborative team environment

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