Casual Legal Administrative Assistant
Location: Dandenong, VIC
Employment Type: Casual
About Us
Ressan Lawyers is a boutique law firm committed to delivering practical, high-quality legal services with a client-focused approach. Our team works across a range of practice areas, including family law, criminal law, conveyancing, wills and estates, commercial law, immigration, and traffic matters. We pride ourselves on providing professional, compassionate, and personalised legal services to our diverse community.
About the Role
Ressan Lawyers is seeking a motivated and organised Casual Legal Administrative Assistant to join our team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a law student or recent law graduate looking to gain practical experience in a busy legal practice. However, applications are welcome from candidates with strong administrative skills and an interest in the legal profession, even if they are not currently studying law.
Working closely with our solicitors, you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the firm while developing valuable legal administration skills and exposure to a broad range of legal matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Greeting clients and managing front reception duties.
- Answering and directing telephone enquiries.
- Scheduling appointments and managing solicitors' calendars.
- Preparing, formatting, and proofreading legal correspondence and documents.
- Opening, maintaining, and closing client files.
- Filing court documents and managing electronic and physical records.
- Assisting with the preparation of court and legal documents.
- Liaising with clients, courts, barristers, and other professional stakeholders.
- Processing incoming and outgoing mail and emails.
- Data entry, scanning, filing, and general administrative support.
- Maintaining strict confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Currently studying a Bachelor of Laws (LLB/JD) or a recent law graduate (preferred but not required).
- Has previous experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant or in a similar legal support role (preferred).
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- A confident communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Professional, reliable, and client-focused.
- Able to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new software.
- Committed to maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.
Previous experience in administration or a legal office is advantageous but not essential, as training will be provided to the right candidate.
How to Apply
If you are enthusiastic, organised, and looking to build a career in the legal profession, we encourage you to apply.
Please submit your resume together with a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role and any relevant experience.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Pay: From $25.10 per hour
Work Location: In person
