Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant

About the role

A fast-growing, mid-sized law firm in Melbourne is seeking a passionate and dedicated Legal Assistant to provide administrative and assistant support to its Litigation team. The role is on-site and sits within a larger entrepreneurial advisory firm that also offers accounting, wealth management, finance, insurance and digital services to SME clients.

Key responsibilities

• Create and maintain client files electronically and physically so documents are correctly filed and easy to access.
• Prepare court and tribunal documents, notices and briefs for counsel, ensuring accuracy and timely lodgement.
• Manage e-filing and online court lodgements across relevant jurisdictions.
• Oversee e-discovery, including data collection, review and production where required.
• Obtain, amend and collate building contracts, including Australian Standard contracts.
• Manage billing, debtor follow-up and general accounts administration for the Litigation team.
• Coordinate client appointments and manage busy diary schedules.
• Provide general administrative support to the Litigation and wider law team, including handling incoming enquiries and confidential client communications.

Required profile

• 3+ years of experience as a Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• High attention to detail, strong organisational skills and proactive tracking of deadlines.
• Excellent communication and client service skills, friendly and collaborative attitude.
• Experience in building and construction is highly desirable.
• Only candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office
• Actionstep and NetDocuments (or similar document management systems) are highly desirable.

What we offer

• B-Corp certified and a Certified Great Place to Work 2026, 2025 and 2024.
• Competitive salary, free weekly lunches, social events and a social club, and flexible working arrangements.
• Mentoring and coaching, learning and development programs, and opportunities for growth and promotion.
• Salary sacrifice option for BlueRock shares, gym membership after one year and a mobile phone allowance after six months.
• Public holidays offered by the firm.

To apply, use the Apply button on the listing; candidates who do not meet every requirement are encouraged to apply anyway. The firm does not accept unsolicited contact or resumes from recruitment agencies.