Law Clerk | Melbourne

At Macpherson Kelley, people come first, always. Our clients and team are at the heart of everything we do.

About the Opportunity 

We are seeking a committed and career-focused Law Clerk to join our Wills & Estates team in Melbourne.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys supporting lawyers and contributing to the efficient management of estate planning and estate administration matters. You will work closely with experienced lawyers, assisting with file management, estate administration, practice support and client service.

You’ll be an integral part of the team, helping to ensure matters progress efficiently while delivering a high standard of support across the practice.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist lawyers with the administrative aspects of estate planning and estate administration matters.
• Undertake legal research and drafting, including wills, powers of attorney and probate documents.
• Support the progression of estate planning and administration matters.
• Review file materials and identify key information and risks.
• Prepare correspondence and assist with client communications.
• Assist with inbox management, workflow coordination and end-of-month billing.
• Manage the Wills & Estates Settify workflow.
• Respond to deed enquiries and requests for copy documents.
• Attend client meetings and support general file management.
• Contribute to team initiatives and process improvements.

About You 

You’ll bring:

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role within a Wills & Estates practice.
• A Diploma of Legal Services or similar qualification.
• A genuine interest in Wills & Estates law and a desire to build a long-term career as a Law Clerk in this area.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.
• A proactive and reliable approach, with strong organisational skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively within a team.
• Experience supporting billing, practice administration and file management processes.
• A client-focused mindset, with the ability to approach sensitive matters with professionalism and empathy.
• Experience with Settify or similar legal technology platforms will be highly regarded.

At Macpherson Kelley, we’re about doing great work with great people. This is an opportunity to build a long-term career in a firm that values your contribution and invests in your growth. If you’re looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Firm 

Macpherson Kelley is a national Commercial law firm that thinks differently. Our people possess a rare combination of commercial acumen, legal ingenuity, and human insight. That’s why we treat each client’s business as if it’s our own, delivering intelligent recommendations they can act on.  

With offices in Brisbane, Dandenong, Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide, as well as international connections through our Pacific Legal Network, Multilaw and PrivacyRules partners, our lawyers collaborate across practice areas and borders to take care of any legal issues faced by our clients.

Our People Promise

The best thing about Macpherson Kelley is its people. Really good people and talented lawyers, in an inclusive, high performing and positive workplace culture achieve great things. We are flexible and outcome focused in how we work, so you can get on with the job. Together, we believe in better and are ambitious for growth, and we understand that growth comes from leveraging all business and learning opportunities, many of which are delivered through our practical and commercially focused Macpherson Kelley Business School.

Our benefits include mentoring programs, additional leave options, and generous parental leave policies. Learn more about building your career with us at www.mk.com.au/careers.