Legal Administration Assistant

• $35-$40 per hour - Latrobe Valley location
• Full-time hours, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
• Temporary contract with potential for ongoing permanent employment

GBS Recruitment is seeking an organised and detail-focused Legal Administration Assistant to join our client’s professional team in the Latrobe Valley.

Applications are encouraged from experienced administrators with strong document management skills, a high level of discretion and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Previous experience in a legal environment will be highly regarded, however, candidates with transferable skills gained in other professional settings are also encouraged to apply.


About the role

Working closely with the team, your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, formatting and proofreading correspondence and documents.
• Maintaining accurate client files, records and confidential information.
• Coordinating appointments, diaries and important deadlines.
• Liaising professionally with clients and external parties.
• Managing enquiries and following up on outstanding information.
• Providing day-to-day administrative support to keep matters progressing.

About You

You will bring:

• Experience as a Legal Assistant, or strong administration experience in a similarly complex professional environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high standard of written communication.
• Confidence managing detailed documents, multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A professional, discreet and empathetic approach to client service.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and the ability to learn new systems.
• Initiative, sound judgement and a willingness to learn.

Experience handling sensitive matters and following established procedures will be particularly valuable.

You must be available to start immediately and work Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm. Initially offered as a temporary contract, this opportunity has the potential to become a permanent, ongoing appointment for the right candidate.

Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience, transferable skills and availability. For further information please call 03 5174 2665 or email via rob@gbsrecruitment.com.au

Job Reference: 1259368