Lawyers Torquay

Career opportunity

Legal Assistant & Receptionist – Wills, Estates & Succession Planning (Torquay)  

  • Provide key administrative support in a dynamic and hardworking team
  • Supportive and welcoming culture
  • Torquay office based, Full time

Who we are

As one of the largest regionally based law firms in Victoria, with offices in Geelong, Melbourne, the Surf Coast, the Bellarine Peninsula and South Australia, we are a leading law firm with a difference; we care about our people, our clients, and our community.

As leaders in implementing innovative legal processes and practices, our focus is on continuing to develop leading legal solutions to support our people and our clients.

Our people are the key to our success and our reputation is built on the contributions of everyone in our team. Recruiting the right people keeps our business growing and thriving.

About the role

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Legal Assistant to join our Wills, Estates & Succession Planning team in Torquay.

Coulter Legal’s Torquay office prides itself on providing high quality legal services while embracing the friendly atmosphere and welcoming coastal vibes of our community.

This role will support our Torquay based lawyers with legal administration.  This will include client intake and scheduling, preparation of documents (including some audio typing) and file management.

This role will also include reception responsibilities at our Torquay office, providing a welcoming and professional first point of contact for our clients.

The successful applicant will be proactive and keen to learn.  While previous legal experience is a bonus, extensive training will be provided in a supportive environment.

You will deliver:

  • Excellent client-focused service
  • The ability to move from one task to another, quickly and efficiently
  • Consistent accuracy and attention to detail
  • Efficient time management to maintain control of key priorities

You will bring:

  • A willingness to learn
  • Exceptional file management skills
  • Proven ability to work well within a team
  • Positive, proactive and flexible attitude
  • Strong communication and organisation skills
  • Experience with Lexis Affinity and iManage desirable but not essential

Why join us?

With a focus on high performance and our community, and an engaged culture, we are proud of our people and our history. Our values are important to us, and we look for like-minded people to continue to bring those values to life as part of the way we work.

The team at our Torquay office takes pride in offering a unique working environment.  We asked our Torquay team their favourite thing about working from our Torquay office:

  • “I love the tight knit team and culture of the Torquay office. The location is amazing and we are surrounded by such amazing scenery and local small businesses to enjoy.  It is just a great vibe”
  • “The people, the quiet, the ability to go for a walk”
  • “The good vibes”

Some of our benefits include:

  • Generous parental leave program
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives
  • Access to volunteering opportunities to give back to your own community
  • Purchase leave program
  • A genuinely supportive and welcoming culture Access to training and development

How to apply

For a confidential discussion, please contact Amelia Pilcher, HR Consultant on 03 5273 5243.

To submit your application, please click complete the form on this page.

Coulter Legal values diversity enables access and promotes inclusion.

Please note, we are not accepting candidates through Recruitment Agencies and this role is not suitable for Law Students.  

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