Legal Practice Administrator

About the role

Chambers Russell Lawyers, a national commercial law firm with offices in three capital cities, is hiring a Legal Practice Administrator for its Melbourne team in the Melbourne CBD. You will assist members of your allocated team and work with other administrators to provide seamless support across the business.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare briefs and court books
• Draft general correspondence and documents
• Proofread and format complex documents
• Manage files and close matters and archive them
• Handle direct client calls and client liaison
• Manage diaries and schedule meetings and conferences
• Organise weekly catering and help run events and business development initiatives
• Order office supplies and stationery
• Provide general support to Partners, lawyers and paralegals as required

Required profile

• At least one year of experience as a personal assistant, team assistant or legal assistant in the legal industry
• Excellent attention to detail, verbal and written communication and time management skills
• Enthusiastic, pragmatic, willing to learn and able to invest in the firm's practice areas

Required skills

• Advanced MS Office skills, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration package, employee discounts and referral rewards
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Weekly catered lunches and a fully stocked breakfast pantry
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential counselling, annual flu vaccinations and skin checks

The application closes on 30 December 2026; candidates apply through the firm's careers website with a resume.