Job Brief
Falzon Legal is a law firm based in Parramatta, Australia, specializing in family law, wills, estate planning, and probate services. They emphasize a compassionate, client‐focused approach, ensuring a blend of professionalism and personal care.
* Nature of Employment: Permanent full‐time position
* Working Hours: 38 hours per week
* Salary Range: Generous rates of pay – $77,000 and AUD $85,000
* Location of Employment: 23/27 Hunter St, Parramatta, NSW, 2150
Key Features of Falzon Legal
1. Specialized Expertise:
* Family Law: Services include divorce, property settlements, binding financial agreements, and support in domestic violence cases.
* Wills and Estate Planning: Assistance with wills, power of attorney, enduring guardianship, advance medical directives, and probate applications.
2. Convenience:
* In addition to office consultations, they offer home visits and online meetings, ensuring accessibility for clients in Sydney and surrounding areas.
3. Holistic Support:
* Focus on emotional and mental well‐being alongside legal solutions, offering a human touch to often stressful situations.
4. Transparent Processes:
* Fixed fees for common legal issues and clear communication about progress at every stage.
Their services also extend to unique areas such as international estate planning and property settlements, demonstrating expertise in handling complex legal matters across borders.
Responsibilities
* Draft and execute wills, enduring powers of attorney, and enduring guardianships; manage probate and estate administration; handle financial management orders and NCAT hearings; assist with contested wills and family provision claims.
* Draft probate and letters of administration applications to be filed in the Supreme Court.
* Prepare and finalize divorce applications, binding financial agreements, and financial property settlement matters; handle parenting applications and mediation.
* Oversee property settlement processes; draft contracts; manage conveyancing documentation; liaise with real estate agents and banks.
* Train paralegals, review legal documents, draft cost agreements, manage invoicing and client queries, and handle trust accounting.
* Draft contracts for sale & purchase agreements.
* Search relevant certificates related to sale/purchase of property.
* Prepare settlement balance sheet on Pexa.
* Conduct legal research to assist prosecutors.
* Draft summons, evidence matrix, agreed facts and witness statements.
* Compile and file court documents at the criminal and civil registry.
* Observe court proceedings and make filing notes for state counsels.
* Assist with trial preparation by preparing the exhibit list, the list of witnesses.
* Prepare exhibit folders for court and compile disclosure documents.
* Print, scan, photocopy, and fax documents.
Skills Required
* Law Degree preferred in common law – completed overseas or in Australia
* At least 2 years of work experience in family, estate, and property law or in legal practice
* Experience with legal software
Strong communication skills: Both written and verbal, to interact effectively with clients, lawyers, and other stakeholders.
Legal research skills: Ability to research legal precedents, legislation, and case law.
Attention to detail: Especially in drafting legal documents and contracts.
Organizational skills: Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines efficiently.
Client service skills: Ability to interact empathetically and professionally with clients, especially in sensitive family or estate matters.
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