Legal Assistant - Wills & Estates - Hybrid Role

Join a Values-Driven Firm That Truly Puts People First An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Legal Assistant to join a highly regarded Wills & Estates team within a progressive and people-focused law firm located in Hawthorn.

This firm is known for its supportive culture, genuine flexibility and commitment to making a positive impact within the community. You will be joining a collaborative and down-to-earth team who genuinely enjoy what they do.

Why You’ll Love This Role: 

• Hybrid working environment – office & home
• Friendly, supportive and social team culture
• Genuine work/life balance
• Competitive salary package
• Wellbeing leave, volunteer leave & additional perks
• Career progression and mentoring opportunities
• Stunning Hawthorn office location

The Opportunity:

Supporting a dynamic Wills & Estates team, this role will see you working across estate administration and estate litigation matters in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

This position is perfect for someone who enjoys client interaction, thrives in a collaborative team and takes pride in delivering exceptional support.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Assisting with probate and letters of administration
• Supporting estate litigation matters
• Preparing legal documents, correspondence and bills
• Diary management and appointment coordination
• Managing client enquiries via phone and email
• File management and document filing
• Assisting the wider team with administration support
• Helping coordinate workflow and team priorities

About You: 

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant or PA
• Previous Wills & Estates experience (highly regarded)
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive and team-focused approach

Experience with Caseflow, FileSite and/or Affinity will be highly regarded.

About the Firm: 

This is not your traditional law firm. Their culture is built around flexibility, collaboration, innovation and genuine care for their people.

They are proud to offer:

• A hybrid and flexible working model
• A highly engaged and inclusive workplace
• Strong commitment to pro bono and community impact
• A relaxed and down-to-earth environment
• A firm that values people over hierarchy

If you are looking to join a firm where you will feel genuinely valued and supported whilst developing your career within Wills & Estates, we would love to hear from you.

Please note, this role is not suited to current law students.