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About us

At Mellor Olsson Lawyers, we’re proud to be one of South Australia’s most established law firms, known for quality work, strong relationships, and a genuinely supportive culture. With four offices across metropolitan and regional South Australia, we are a values‑driven organisation committed to helping South Australian businesses and individuals succeed.

About the role

You’ll be a trusted point of support for both the legal team and clients, helping ensure matters progress efficiently and with care. Your day-to-day will include (but won’t be limited to):

  • Preparing, formatting, and proofreading legal documents and correspondence
  • Diary management and coordination
  • File management (electronic filing, document control, and general matter administration)
  • Client communication and support
  • Assisting with billing processes and general practice support
  • Working collaboratively with other team members and contributing to reception cover when required

About you

You’re a capable legal support professional who enjoys variety, takes pride in producing high-quality work, and brings empathy and professionalism to client interactions. To be considered, you will have:

  • Previous legal administration experience, ideally in a family law practice
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • High attention to detail and pride in accurate document production
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • A proactive, “can-do” approach and confidence to take initiative
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel)
  • Previous experience with a legal practice management system, such as Affinity.

What we offer

At Mellor Olsson, we offer a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing, flexibility, and social connection. You’ll be supported by an experienced team, access ongoing professional development, and work in an environment that genuinely values collaboration and respect.

How to apply

If you believe you have the experience and skillset to be successful in this exciting opportunity, please follow this link and click Apply Now to submit your resume and cover letter for consideration. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you have any questions or would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact Lisa Hobden (People and Culture Manager) on 08 8414 3400 or email [email protected].