Senior Legal Assistant (Corporate & Commercial)

About the role

A respected Melbourne law firm is looking for an experienced Legal Assistant with a background in Commercial Law, Property and Leasing to join its Corporate & Commercial team. The role works closely with the Managing Partner and offers ownership of complex matters.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and manage legal documentation and correspondence.
• Manage client files, searches, electronic records, conflicts, AML requirements and matter workflows.
• Coordinate property, leasing and commercial matters, including key dates, conditions and settlements.
• Liaise with clients, solicitors and third parties.
• Manage diaries, meetings, billing, time recording and general administration.
• Coordinate document execution through DocuSign and keep accurate transaction records.
• Conduct company, PPSR and property searches via InfoTrack.
• Assist with settlements, leasing matters and PEXA transactions.

Required profile

• Previous experience supporting Commercial Law and Property and/or Leasing teams.
• Strong understanding of legal documentation, including track changes, document control and precedent management.
• Professional, mature and proactive approach, with exceptional organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and clients.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Required skills

• Experience using InfoTrack and iManage; PEXA experience highly regarded.
• Experience conducting company, PPSR and property searches.

The position is full-time in Melbourne CBD, with salary negotiable.