Expired 2d ago

Legal Assistant - Global Firm

People2People Melbourne VIC 3004

Permanent Full time
Similar jobs pay ~$85k - $100k

Key points we found

  • Provide high-level EA and legal support to up to four lawyers, including a Partner.
  • Manage diaries, schedule meetings, and arrange domestic and international travel.
  • Prepare, edit, and proofread legal documentation while handling client and internal communications.

Stunning offices in Melbourne CBD
Global Law Firm
Up to $100k package (dependent on experience)
Full-time permanent position 

Why You’ll Love It Here

  • Join a leading international law firm with over 30 offices worldwide
  • Work in one of Melbourne’s most iconic CBD buildings, close to public transport
  • Be part of a down-to-earth, collaborative team with a great culture
  • Take advantage of the firm’s exciting growth and brand new office expansion

The Role
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone eager to break into the legal industry, or for a legal support professional ready to step into a global environment.
You'll provide high level EA and legal support to up to four lawyers, including a Partner.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Managing diaries, scheduling, and coordinating meetings
  • Domestic and international travel arrangements
  • Liaising with clients, lawyers, and internal stakeholders
  • Preparing, editing, and proofreading legal documentation
  • Handling phone and email enquiries professionally
  • File management including electronic filing
  • Assisting with billing and general admin duties

About You
We’re looking for someone with prior EA or PA experience in a legal or professional services environment. You’ll be professional, proactive, and thrive in a fast paced, people focused team.

You’ll also bring:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • A positive, team-first attitude and willingness to help out
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • High attention to detail and strong organisational skills

Enjoy perks like:

  • Catered Tuesday morning teas, fortnightly Thursday drinks, and themed cupcake days
  • Legendary all-day Christmas parties
  • A supportive EAP program and an excellent parental leave policy
  • The perfect mix of big firm resources and a small team vibe

This firm may be global, but their Melbourne office has a boutique feel with world class resources.

How to Apply
If you’re ready to join a prestigious global law firm and grow your career in a supportive and professional environment, click ‘Apply Now’.
For a confidential discussion, contact Cooper at people2people on 0401 488 757

Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, and Frog Recruitment are an award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.

Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.

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Skills
EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS
MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE
ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS

Perks & benefits
Catered Tuesday morning teas
Excellent parental leave policy
Fortnightly Thursday drinks
Legendary all-day Christmas parties
Supportive EAP program
Themed cupcake days

More details
Expired
3 Jul 2025
Originally posted on
21 Jun 2025
Category
Legal
Occupation
Legal Secretary
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

People2People

Privately held company
Building on an established reputation for providing professional and personalised recruitment services and having worked together since 1994, the directors of people2people founded their company in early 2005.

At people2people recruitment, our focus is on connecting talented professionals and our goal is to help build successful accounting, finance and business support careers. We believe in listening and tailoring our services to your needs.

We recruit in the following specialisations:
• Accounting
• Admin and secretarial
• Banking and finance
• Customer service and call centre
• Executive
• Human resources
• Legal
• Operations and supply chain
• Property
• Sales and marketing

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