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Legal
Legal Assistant Melbourne
Legal
#47074
Remote / WFH
Macpherson Kelley
Job Description
Legal Assistant Melbourne
At Macpherson Kelley, people come first, always. Our clients and team are at the heart of everything we do.
About the Opportunity
We’re seeking an experienced and career-focused full-time Legal Assistant to join our join our Wills & Estates office in Melbourne.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with clients on sensitive and important matters, including estate planning and administration. You will play a key role in supporting our lawyers while delivering a high standard of service to clients during significant life moments.
If you are organised, proactive, and take pride in delivering exceptional administrative support, this is your opportunity to join a collaborative team that values initiative, empathy, and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities:
Provide high-quality administrative and practice support to Wills & Estates lawyers
Manage files and assist with estate administration processes
Coordinate diaries, meetings, and deadlines.
Communicate with clients and external stakeholders.
Assist with billing and other administrative tasks.
Contribute to team initiatives and process improvements.
About You
You’ll bring:
Demonstrated experience in a legal assistant or administrative role, ideally within Wills & Estates or a similar practice area
Strong communication and client service skills.
Excellent attention to detail and time management.
Confidence working independently and collaboratively within a team
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal practice management systems.
At Macpherson Kelley, we’re about doing great work with great people. This is an opportunity to build a long-term career in a firm that values your contribution and invests in your growth. If you’re looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Our Firm
Macpherson Kelley is a national Commercial law firm that thinks differently. Our people possess a rare combination of commercial acumen, legal ingenuity, and human insight. That’s why we treat each client’s business as if it’s our own, delivering intelligent recommendations they can act on. With offices in Brisbane, Dandenong, Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide, as well as international connections through our Pacific Legal Network, Multilaw and PrivacyRules partners, our lawyers collaborate across practice areas and borders to take care of any legal issues faced by our clients.
Our People Promise
The best thing about Macpherson Kelley is its people. Really good people and talented lawyers, in an inclusive, high performing and positive workplace culture achieve great things. We are flexible and outcome focused in how we work, so you can get on with the job. Together, we believe in better and are ambitious for growth, and we understand that growth comes from leveraging all business and learning opportunities, many of which are delivered through our practical and commercially focused Macpherson Kelley Business School. Our benefits include mentoring programs, additional leave options, and generous parental leave policies. Learn more about building your career with us at www.mk.com.au/careers.
At Macpherson Kelley, people come first, always. Our clients and team are at the heart of everything we do.
About the Opportunity
We’re seeking an experienced and career-focused full-time Legal Assistant to join our join our Wills & Estates office in Melbourne.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with clients on sensitive and important matters, including estate planning and administration. You will play a key role in supporting our lawyers while delivering a high standard of service to clients during significant life moments.
If you are organised, proactive, and take pride in delivering exceptional administrative support, this is your opportunity to join a collaborative team that values initiative, empathy, and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities:
Provide high-quality administrative and practice support to Wills & Estates lawyers
Manage files and assist with estate administration processes
Coordinate diaries, meetings, and deadlines.
Communicate with clients and external stakeholders.
Assist with billing and other administrative tasks.
Contribute to team initiatives and process improvements.
About You
You’ll bring:
Demonstrated experience in a legal assistant or administrative role, ideally within Wills & Estates or a similar practice area
Strong communication and client service skills.
Excellent attention to detail and time management.
Confidence working independently and collaboratively within a team
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal practice management systems.
At Macpherson Kelley, we’re about doing great work with great people. This is an opportunity to build a long-term career in a firm that values your contribution and invests in your growth. If you’re looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Our Firm
Macpherson Kelley is a national Commercial law firm that thinks differently. Our people possess a rare combination of commercial acumen, legal ingenuity, and human insight. That’s why we treat each client’s business as if it’s our own, delivering intelligent recommendations they can act on. With offices in Brisbane, Dandenong, Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide, as well as international connections through our Pacific Legal Network, Multilaw and PrivacyRules partners, our lawyers collaborate across practice areas and borders to take care of any legal issues faced by our clients.
Our People Promise
The best thing about Macpherson Kelley is its people. Really good people and talented lawyers, in an inclusive, high performing and positive workplace culture achieve great things. We are flexible and outcome focused in how we work, so you can get on with the job. Together, we believe in better and are ambitious for growth, and we understand that growth comes from leveraging all business and learning opportunities, many of which are delivered through our practical and commercially focused Macpherson Kelley Business School. Our benefits include mentoring programs, additional leave options, and generous parental leave policies. Learn more about building your career with us at www.mk.com.au/careers.
