Senior Legal Assistant

Permanent Senior Legal Assistant Role
Your New Role
A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Assistant to support its Managing Partner in a true 1:1 capacity. This is a high energy, high impact role suited to someone who thrives in a fast paced environment, enjoys being at the centre of the practice, and takes pride in delivering exceptional outcomes for clients.
This position will appeal to a highly organised, proactive legal assistant who is comfortable working at speed, managing competing priorities, and anticipating the needs of a senior leader.

Key Responsibilities
  • Draft, amend, and manage a high volume of legal documents with speed and accuracy
  • Maintain rigorous document version control and advanced formatting standards
  • Independently conduct and manage searches as required
  • Ensure efficient file and matter management, including rapid and accurate filing
  • Coordinate diaries, deadlines, and workflow priorities
  • Liaise professionally with clients, counsel, and internal stakeholders
  • Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support across the practice

What You’ll Need to Succeed
  • Demonstrated experience as a Senior Legal Assistant or Legal PA, preferably in direct support of a Partner or Managing Partner
  • Advanced legal documentation and document management expertise
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to work quickly and confidently
  • Excellent organisational and time management capabilities
  • Sound judgement, initiative, and the ability to work autonomously when required
  • A proactive mindset and resilience in a high-pressure environment

What You’ll Get in Return
  • This role offers the opportunity to work in close partnership with a Managing Partner and play a critical role in the smooth running and success of the firm. It is a hands‑on, trusted support position for someone looking to make a meaningful contribution to a dynamic legal practice.
  • Hybrid working model available: 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home
  • $100,000 – $115,000 package (inclusive of superannuation)

What you need to do now
If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity, please send me a copy of your most up-to-date CV via email at Lauren McDonald – Lauren.mcdonald@hays.com.au. At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from a diverse background to apply.

LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Legal
Location
VIC - Melbourne CBD
Specialism
Office Support
Ref:
2991633

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Lauren McDonald, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Melbourne
1 Melbourne Quarter, Level 9/699 Collins St, Docklands,

Telephone: 0386168461

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