ABOUT MELANIE MATIC
Melanie brings more than 20 years of administrative experience to her role as Receptionist and Legal Assistant at KPA Lawyers’ Mornington office. Having recently transitioned to the legal industry after a long career in radiology administration and transcription, Melanie supports the Property team and Land Transfer Services with professionalism, initiative and care.
Clients and colleagues value Melanie’s reliability, warmth and customer-focused manner. Often the first point of contact for clients, she greets visitors and manages calls efficiently and courteously, while also providing valuable support to the Property team with conveyancing file management, day-to-day file administration and office organisation. Her proactive approach helps keep matters moving smoothly and ensures the team is well supported. Melanie takes pride in creating a positive experience for every client and is excited to apply her skills to her new chapter in property law.
Melanie joined KPA Lawyers in 2025 and completed her Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing in 2024.
Areas of Practice
Core Expertise
- Family Law
Separation, parenting orders, property settlement and binding financial agreements.
- Contested Estates
Family provision claims and dispute resolution in contested estate matters.
- Testamentary Trusts
Structuring and advising on trusts established through a will.
- Wills & Estate Planning
Comprehensive wills, testamentary trusts and enduring powers of attorney.
- Probate & Administration
Grants of probate, letters of administration and estate distribution.
- Powers of Attorney
Enduring powers of attorney and medical treatment decision-maker appointments.
Qualifications
Education & Admissions
2024
Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing
RMIT University
Memberships
Professional Affiliations
Law Institute of Victoria
Member
Wills and Estates Specialist Accreditation
Law Institute of Victoria
Family Law Section
Law Council of Australia
