Senior Legal Assistant – Family Law

• Support highly regarded Family Law specialists in a leading Australian firm
• Hybrid working model and collaborative team environment
• Salary up to $110k package depending on experience

Company Benefits

• Salary up to $110k package depending on experience
• Hybrid working model with flexibility to work from home
• Supportive, inclusive and down-to-earth team culture
• Genuine career development and learning opportunities
• Opportunity to work alongside highly respected Family Law specialists

Are you an experienced Family Law Legal Assistant looking to join a highly regarded Australian private practice known for its supportive culture and strong reputation in the market?

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Legal Assistant who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and wants to support leading lawyers within a well-established Family & Relationship Law team. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the practice while contributing to the delivery of exceptional client service.

Who will they be supporting? You will support a team of highly respected Family Lawyers who specialise in a broad range of matters including property and financial settlements, parenting disputes, financial agreements, de facto relationships and complex family law matters.

Your day to day responsibilities will be

• Diary and inbox management for multiple fee earners
• Liaising with clients, courts, barristers and external parties
• Preparing, formatting and proof-reading legal documents and correspondence
• Drafting basic correspondence and assisting with court documentation
• Preparing briefs to Counsel and compiling annexures
• Filing and serving court documents
• Conducting property and ASIC searches
• Managing electronic files and document systems
• Transcribing dictation and assisting with administrative support tasks
• General practice support including time recording, archiving and file management

Do you have the following skillset?

• 4+ years’ experience as a Legal Assistant within Family Law
• Strong knowledge of legal administrative processes within a law firm environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Advanced skills across the Microsoft Office Suite
• A proactive, team-focused approach and a genuine passion for providing exceptional support

Contact If interested apply now or contact Erica Brown on Ebrown@mjdrecruitment.com.au or call 0400 111 741 for a confidential chat.