Legal Assistant Real Estate & Projects

empire group

Legal Assistant - Real Estate & Projects

Our client seeks an experienced Legal Assistant with strong transactional expertise to join their high-performing Real Estate & Projects practice group in a well-regarded national law firm. This role offers excellent work-from-home flexibility and the opportunity to support complex matters in a collaborative team environment.

About the Role

Reporting to the Practice Manager, you will provide high-quality administrative and transactional support in a fast-paced setting. Ideal for a detail-oriented and organised professional who enjoys end-to-end transaction management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative support for complex real estate and projects transactions
  • Maintain electronic files in iManage (email filing and version control)
  • Draft, edit, proofread and format documents and correspondence to firm style
  • Prepare and compile large transactional documents and annexures
  • Open and close matters while accurately updating client and matter data
  • Conduct property, company and other searches via InfoTrack and GlobalX
  • Handle monthly electronic billing, invoicing and client reporting
  • Liaise with clients, Finance and Credit teams on admin and billing matters
  • Manage diaries, meetings, electronic data rooms and document execution

Essential Experience

  • 3+ years' legal administrative experience in a law firm
  • Proven transactional experience, ideally in real estate or projects
  • Confident with direct client communication
  • Strong ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

What's On Offer

  • Excellent hybrid working and WFH flexibility
  • Exposure to high-quality, complex transactions
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture
  • Long-term career development opportunities

If you’re an organised, proactive Legal Assistant who enjoys traditional hands-on legal support work and wants to be part of a tight team that actually appreciates you, this could be the refreshing change you’ve been looking for.

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion about this role or to explore other opportunities in the legal support market, please contact:

Brandon Sando | Recruitment Consultant

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Please send your CV in Microsoft Word format.