Legal Assistant

Are you an organised and proactive Legal Assistant looking to build your career in commercial law within a boutique firm?

HarperLloyd Recruitment is partnering with a well-regarded boutique law firm to recruit a Legal Assistant to join their Commercial team in West Perth.

This is an exciting opportunity for a junior legal support professional (up to 2 years' experience) who is eager to gain hands-on experience and receive direct mentorship from experienced practitioners.

You will be joining a collaborative and high-performing team where you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day operations while developing your technical skills in a supportive and structured environment.

This role is ideal for someone early in their legal support career who is motivated, detail-oriented, and keen to grow within a commercial practice.

The Role |

You will be responsible for supporting a busy Commercial team, including:

• Drafting and amending legal documents, correspondence, and presentations
• Managing incoming and outgoing documentation, including scanning, filing, and maintaining document management systems
• Filing court documents in line with procedural requirements and deadlines
• Diary management, coordinating meetings, and managing key deadlines
• Dictaphone typing and transcription
• End-of-month billing and invoicing
• Preparing confidential correspondence, reports, and documentation
• General administrative and office support as required

About You |

• Up to 2 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary
• Exposure to commercial, property, or real estate matters (preferred but not essential)
• Strong communication and client service skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience with document management and billing systems (e.g. iManage, Open Practice or similar)
• Strong MS Word and document formatting skills
• A proactive attitude with the ability to take initiative
• A team-focused mindset and willingness to learn

On Offer |

• The opportunity to join a highly regarded boutique law firm
• Direct mentorship and hands-on training
• A supportive, welcoming, and collaborative team environment
• Exposure to quality commercial work across a variety of sectors
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

The HLR Difference |

At HarperLloyd Recruitment, we specialise exclusively in legal and professional services support recruitment, partnering with firms known for their strong culture, values, and reputation.

All applications are handled with strict confidentiality, and we are committed to securing the best outcome for both candidates and clients.

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Amie Luong

amie@harperlloyd.com.au

0483 956 109