Legal Assistant Woods and Co location Melbourne. $75,000 - $80,000 + Super.

Woods & Co Recruitment is proud to partner with a highly respected boutique law firm specialising in wills, estates, guardianship, and administration. This firm also manages the affairs of individuals under disability through VCAT’s Guardianship List. They are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Assistant to provide essential support to the practice's lawyers.

This hands-on role involves managing complex files, coordinating with clients, and handling a wide range of administrative and legal tasks. The successful candidate will bring expertise and professionalism to ensure seamless day-to-day operations while delivering exceptional client service.

What’s in it for you work with a team of seasoned professionals in a forward-thinking, client-focused practice. Escape the corporate environment: no rigid KPIs or billable hours. Be part of a supportive, collegial culture that values excellence and collaboration. Working from home options available.

What do you do overseeing VCAT administration files, including client liaison. Coordinating lawyers’ schedules, including diary and calendar management. Maintaining and organising legal files. Managing probate and letters of administration applications.

Typing dictations. Preparing correspondence and legal documents (including estate litigation matters). Preparing and compiling briefs to Counsel. General administration, and other support tasks.

What do you need you must have minimum 2-5 years’ experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or clerk. Proven experience in wills and estates is highly regarded. Familiarity with estate litigation is highly regarded.

Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to handle a varied and dynamic workload. Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and legal practice software. A proactive and professional approach to client and colleague engagement.