The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has opened for a Legal Assistant to join a growing and dynamic team in Melbourne. This role offers flexibility—whether full-time or a part-time position, depending on the candidate's skills and career goals. This is an excellent role for an organised and proactive professional looking to gain exposure to workplace investigations and high-profile matters.
The Firm
This firm is a leading provider of legal and workplace investigation services, known for its collaborative culture and commitment to professional development. With a strong presence in Melbourne, the firm provides employees with an engaging, high-performing, and supportive environment where learning and career growth are prioritised.
The Role
As a Legal Assistant, your key responsibilities will include:
Legal Support
- Assisting with matter management and document production.
- Formatting Word documents and ensuring alignment with company-approved styles.
- Reviewing audio transcriptions from the legal team.
General Administrative & Office Support
- Providing administrative support across the team, including senior management.
- Handling printing, scanning, filing, and other general office tasks.
- Coordinating travel arrangements for team members.
- Assisting with reception duties as required.
- Supporting the preparation of tender response submissions, pitch materials, and capability statements.
Events & Functions
- Assisting in the coordination of internal and external events.
- Participating in office-wide initiatives, including monthly training sessions, morning teas, and team-building activities.
The Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements (full-time or part-time focus available).
- Hybrid working model (initially full-time in the office for onboarding, then approx. 40% in-office).
- Work in an exciting field—75% of the firm’s work is workplace investigations, often involving high-profile cases.
- Collaborative, supportive team culture, with regular training and social events.
- Opportunities for growth, with potential to expand the role into more complex legal tasks.
- Competitive salary package, with negotiation available for top-tier candidates.
The Applicant
The ideal candidate will have:
- 2+ years’ Legal Assistant or administrative experience (legal experience is preferred but not essential).
- Experience supporting at least one Partner or senior stakeholder.
- Strong time management and organisational skills.
- Impeccable attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (OneDrive, SharePoint, Word, Excel).
- A proactive and adaptable attitude, with the ability to manage changing priorities.
- A team-oriented mindset, willing to step in and contribute wherever needed.
Please note: We are open to applications from law students, provided they have at least two years remaining in their degree.
Apply Now!
If you feel that you meet the requirements we would like to hear from you. Apply via the link below.
Due to the volume of interest only successful applicants will be contacted directly.
Barratt Galvin is an Australian based legal recruitment business providing law firm resourcing solutions. Collectively, our consultants have over twenty year’s experience placing legal professionals into law jobs locally and internationally.
Based in Sydney, we assist legal professionals looking for legal jobs within Australia, as well as those relocating to or returning from London and the Middle East legal markets.
Our core client base is made up of elite private practice legal teams within mid to top tier and international law firms. The legal jobs we recruit for include Lawyers, Legal Secretaries, EA/PA, HR, Business Development & Marketing and Office Support.
As recruitment experts in Australia, London and the Middle East we can assist you with your international or local legal job search. Barratt Galvin is focussed on providing you access to legal job opportunities that align with your career goals, at the best possible salary level within the market.
