" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eLegal Assistant\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19473\"\u003e Australia \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19474\"\u003e Victoria \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 6/11/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull-time Legal Assistant position within an established Public Interest team.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport meaningful pro bono work and high-quality legal matters.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent benefits, including industry-leading parental leave and a fully subsid\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCompany Benefits\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFully subsidised corporate gym membership.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIn-house caf\u0026eacute; providing fully subsidised beverages and snacks.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIndustry-leading parental leave entitlements.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComplimentary legal advice for wills, estate planning and conveyancing.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRegular staff social events.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePremium Melbourne CBD office location.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAre you an experienced Legal Assistant looking to join a highly regarded law firm where your work can make a genuine difference?\u003c/strong\u003e This is an excellent opportunity to join an established Public Interest team, supporting meaningful pro bono initiatives and matters that positively contribute to the wider community.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBased in Melbourne CBD, this full-time, office-based position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced legal professionals within a collaborative and supportive environment, with access to an impressive range of employee benefits.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho will you be supporting?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will provide high-level legal and administrative support to Partners and lawyers within the Public Interest team, assisting with a varied workload of legal matters, including pro bono work.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour day-to-day responsibilities will include:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Providing comprehensive legal and administrative support, preparing and formatting legal documents and correspondence, managing diaries and coordinating meetings, handling email correspondence and maintaining electronic files. You will also assist with court documentation, billing, time recording and matter management, while liaising professionally with clients and internal stakeholders.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you have the following skillset?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will have at least two years\u0027 experience as a Legal Assistant within a professional law firm environment, with strong technical and document preparation skills. You will demonstrate excellent organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou will be proactive, approachable and willing to take a hands-on approach to supporting the wider team. Strong written and verbal communication skills, alongside a collaborative working style, are essential.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e If interested, apply now or contact Erica Brown on Ebrown@mjdrecruitment.com.au or call 0400 111 741 for a confidential chat. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4484446\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "