Legal Assistant

Join Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Australia's leading independent law firm. A rare opportunity now exists for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) practice group in Melbourne, supporting a fantastic partner and a team of lawyers. This role will be well suited to an organised and proactive administrative assistant who is capable of prioritising and taking responsibility for their day-to-day tasks. Experience working within a commercial law firm will be highly regarded. Key Responsibilities Be the go-to liaison between clients and stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication and strong relationships. Own the process : manage files and open matters with precision and efficiency. Keep things running seamlessly by managing calendars, scheduling appointments, and staying ahead of deadlines. Drive accuracy in billing : handle time coding and reporting with confidence. Support growth initiatives by assisting with events and business development activities. Coordinate travel and accommodation to make every journey stress‑free. Required Skills & Attributes Exceptional organisational and time management skills – you thrive on structure and deadlines. Clear and confident communicator – both written and verbal. Meticulous attention to detail – nothing escapes your eye. Proven ability to prioritise tasks and juggle competing commitments. Tech‑savvy with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel). Finance system expertise – advanced knowledge of CMS/Aderant or similar software. Relationship builder – you create and maintain strong professional connections internally and externally. At Corrs, we help you achieve your ambition - at every stage of your career. About us: Corrs Chambers Westgarth is Australia’s leading independent law firm. We provide exceptional legal services across the full spectrum of matters, including major transactions, projects and significant disputes, offering strategic advice on our clients’ most challenging issues. Why Corrs? We pride ourselves on meeting our clients needs in a culture characterised by excellence, commitment, collaboration and respect. Our policies, practices and behaviours foster a safe and inclusive workplace, and we focus on creating opportunities and supporting a diverse workforce. Flexible working as standard – we’ve established flexibility as standard business practice and an option for all our people. Bonus leave - an additional week of leave each year (5 weeks annual leave in total). Wellbeing program – we support the wellbeing of our people across areas including resilience, mental health, mindfulness, personal development, physical health and self‑care. Diversity and Inclusion – this is a key area of focus for the firm. We set meaningful goals to improve diversity and an inclusive culture in which all employees feel supported and valued. Responsible business approach – we are a member of the United Nations Global Compact, and are committed to promoting and respecting human rights, supporting the Compact’s Ten Principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti‑corruption, and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. We are also a member of AusLSA, which works to promote and increase sustainable practices across the legal sector. Learning and development opportunities – including our Australian‑first international study scholarship, our national training program and our mentoring program. To apply click on the "apply" button or contact Shannon Garrett at for a confidential discussion. For more information, see our website #J-18808-Ljbffr