Legal Assistant - Family Law
Legal People ·www.legalpeople.com.au
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About the role
This role supports a Partner and their team of junior to senior-level lawyers where you will enjoy a good mix of managing day-to-day schedules and workflows, "hands-on" involvement with family law matters and liaising with clients and external parties. The team environment is fast-paced and well structured, making this the ideal role for an experienced and proactive family law legal assistant who thrives in busy environment and excels at keeping the wheels turning on a well-run machine!
What's on offer
On offer is an excellent salary package (commensurate with experience) and great employee benefits. Flexible and hybrid work options are available in line with the firm's commitment to providing its staff with genuine work/life balance.
Duties
Some of your responsibilities will include:-
The successful candidate must have a minimum of 3 years' experience as a Family Law legal secretary and will also be able to demonstrate:-
Our client is a long-standing and highly respected CBD law firm known for their commitment to its clients and positive and friendly work culture. They value their staff's contributions, have good leadership and offer all the resources one would expect of a leading law practice!
To apply online, please click on the apply now button.
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact:
Rosie Mamic on 0418 146 582 or Laine McKenzie on 0416 127 656
c/- Legal People
Quoting Ref. No.: 4067515
This role supports a Partner and their team of junior to senior-level lawyers where you will enjoy a good mix of managing day-to-day schedules and workflows, "hands-on" involvement with family law matters and liaising with clients and external parties. The team environment is fast-paced and well structured, making this the ideal role for an experienced and proactive family law legal assistant who thrives in busy environment and excels at keeping the wheels turning on a well-run machine!
What's on offer
On offer is an excellent salary package (commensurate with experience) and great employee benefits. Flexible and hybrid work options are available in line with the firm's commitment to providing its staff with genuine work/life balance.
Duties
Some of your responsibilities will include:-
- manage diaries and emails
- draft or prepare legal documents, correspondence and court documents (mainly through Word Processing, dictation only as needed)
- manage files (opening, closing and archiving / scanning and filing documents)
- liaise with clients and other stakeholders (telephone and email)
- E-filing and indexing original legal documents
- billing
- general administrative tasks (e.g. photocopying, scanning)
The successful candidate must have a minimum of 3 years' experience as a Family Law legal secretary and will also be able to demonstrate:-
- advanced MS Word and solid general IT skills
- excellent communication (written and verbal) skills
- exceptional time management and multi-tasking skills
- ability to work in fast-paced environments and prioritise tasks effectively
- adaptable and friendly team attitude
- initiative, attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills
- strong client-focus and well-developed relationship management skills
Our client is a long-standing and highly respected CBD law firm known for their commitment to its clients and positive and friendly work culture. They value their staff's contributions, have good leadership and offer all the resources one would expect of a leading law practice!
To apply online, please click on the apply now button.
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact:
Rosie Mamic on 0418 146 582 or Laine McKenzie on 0416 127 656
c/- Legal People
Quoting Ref. No.: 4067515
Frequently asked questions
Who is hiring for the Legal Assistant - Family Law role?
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Where is the Legal Assistant - Family Law job located?
The Legal Assistant - Family Law role with Legal People is based in Melbourne -CBD, VIC, AU. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Legal Assistant - Family Law role remote?
Yes — the Legal Assistant - Family Law position at Legal People is hybrid. Candidates based in AU are preferred.
What does the Legal Assistant - Family Law role pay?
Legal People lists the Legal Assistant - Family Law role at AUD 95,000–105,000 per year.
Is the Legal Assistant - Family Law role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Legal People.
What experience level is the Legal Assistant - Family Law role?
The Legal Assistant - Family Law position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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