MJD Recruitment is excited to be partnering with a highly regarded professional services business to recruit a Legal Operations Assistant to join their collaborative Melbourne team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and proactive support professional looking to build a long-term career in legal or professional services support. This role supports a highly respected Legal Operations Manager and offers a broad mix of executive-style support, legal administration and operational coordination. It would suit someone who enjoys being the person who keeps things running smoothly, loves variety in their day, and takes pride in being one step ahead. Why You’ll Love It Here Salary up to $80,000 package Stable, long-term opportunity with career progression Supportive and down-to-earth team culture Exposure to projects, process improvement and operations Varied role with real ownership and opportunity to grow Convenient Hawthorn East location Full-time, onsite role with strong team connection and mentoring Your Role Supporting the Legal Operations Manager, you will: Manage a broad range of administrative and operational support responsibilities Assist with file management, compliance administration and maintaining accurate records Support process improvement initiatives and project coordination Help oversee critical dates, documentation and internal workflow processes Assist with client onboarding and contribute to a high-quality client experience Coordinate general office and team administration, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations Provide executive-style support and help drive efficiencies across the team Collaborate closely with stakeholders and proactively anticipate team needs You’ll Be a Great Fit If You Have Experience in legal support, operations administration or professional services support A proactive, solutions-focused approach and strong attention to detail Confidence managing competing priorities and working autonomously Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset A genuine interest in building a long-term career in support/operations Experience with systems such as Actionstep, NetDocuments or similar is advantageous but not essential This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who sees their future in career support and operations, rather than using the role as a stepping stone into law. If you enjoy being the go-to support person and want to join a team where you can grow, we’d love to hear from you. Apply below today or contact Rebecca on 02 8042 1888.