Legal Coordinator jobs in Australia
Find legal coordinator jobs with corporates, government agencies and law firms across Australia. Legal coordinators support legal teams with administration, contract management and process coordination, keeping legal operations running smoothly.
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Legal Secretary
Legal / Legal Secretaries
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We are currently seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join our Medical Negligence Team.
Legal Secretary
Administration & Office Support / Administrative Assistants
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Join a growing law firm and build your career across migration, conveyancing, commercial and family law.
Exhibitor Customs Coordinator
Hospitality & Tourism / Management
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Join a leading Australian exhibition and event hire company as a Exhibitor Customs Coordinator
Production Coordinator - Cairns
Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics / Production, Planning & Scheduling
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Production Coordinator - Cairns
Information and Organisation Coordinator
Administration & Office Support / Records Management & Document Control
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Join a growing Brisbane cleaning company and take ownership of the business information, systems and reporting that keep it running.
Food Technologist and Compliance Coordinator
Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics / Quality Assurance & Control
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We are seeking a full-time Food Technologist & Compliance Coordinator to join our team.
Production and Packaging Projects Coordinator
Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics / Production, Planning & Scheduling
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We are seeking an experienced Production & Packaging Projects Coordinator to support production, packaging, equipment and product launch projects.
Legal Counsel
Legal
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About the company/role Fantastic new role for an ambitious commercial lawyer looking to progress their career in a fast growing dynamic company.
Legal Receptionist/Administration
Administration & Office Support / Contracts Administration
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Busy law practice in Merredin seeking an additional Receptionist/ Administrative Assistant, casual temp.
Legal Administration Manager
Legal / Other
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About the roleMelino Legal is seeking a Legal Administration Manager to join our team in Adelaide, SA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Legal coordinators support legal team operations. Work includes managing contract workflows and templates, coordinating matter management systems, supporting compliance and governance processes, managing external counsel relationships, and providing broader administrative support to in-house legal teams. Coordinating with external counsel on billing is a routine part of the role.
A paralegal or legal studies qualification helps, though many legal coordinators build careers through legal secretary or broader administration roles with strong organisational skills. Understanding of contract processes and legal terminology develops with experience. Prior paralegal or administration experience also strengthens most applications considerably.
Strong organisational skills managing multiple matters and deadlines, attention to detail with legal documentation, and comfort with contract and matter management systems. Discretion handling confidential and sensitive legal matters is essential. A methodical, organised approach under deadline pressure defines reliable legal support work.
Corporates with in-house legal teams, government agencies and larger law firms all employ legal coordinators supporting legal operations. The role has grown alongside increasing sophistication in legal operations and contract management technology. Government agencies with substantial legal teams also employ dedicated coordinators.
Coordinators progress to senior legal coordinator and legal operations manager roles overseeing broader legal team processes and systems. Some pursue paralegal or further legal study, while others specialise in legal operations and technology careers. Strong accuracy and reliability often accelerate internal promotion opportunities significantly.


