Senior Legal Assistant or Senior Law Clerk – family law
Senior Legal Assistant or Senior Law Clerk – family law
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Legal Assistant or Law Clerk to join our team.
About ASB Law
We are growing our team at ASB Law, which currently includes directors Adam Somerville-Brown, Nicola Ashford and James Claringbold, three lawyers, a graduate lawyer, four senior law clerks and legal support.
In our work we aim to help our clients move on from their difficult family situations as soon as possible.
Our focus at ASB Law is driven by:
Realistic and clear advice to our clients.
Transparent and proportionate costs.
Respectful relationships.
We believe that we deliver our best work to our clients when our team are engaged and growing every day. An essential part of that is driven by our warm and supportive culture. Working in family law can be stressful at times, we work hard for our clients, and we look after each other.
To find out more about ASB Law, have a look at our website
About the role
This role will see you providing legal assistance to the lawyers in our firm.
The successful candidate will:
Identify problems, and quickly solve them.
Have strong attention to detail.
Be a clear and professional communicator.
Engage with our supportive culture.
Key responsibilities:
Preparing correspondence and Court documents.
Diary management.
Communication with clients, via telephone, email and in person.
Preparing briefs.
Electronic file management.
Providing support to reception, answering phones, opening files and taking new client inquiries.
Key selection criteria:
2 + years' experience in family law.
Personal attitude:
a. A commonsense problem-solver that demonstrates initiative.
b. A positive, professional, and friendly approach.
c. Work well with others and engage with our supportive team culture.
Technical skills
a. Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
b. Proficient in relevant technology (electronic file management, Microsoft Office, Adobe, Legal Practice Management software, bookkeeping/accounting, ECourts Portal).
c. Strong organisational and time management skills.
What we offer
Salary of $75,000 to $95,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Plus, superannuation.
Incentive (bonus) package tied to the team and individual performance.
How to apply
Please send through a cover letter and resume to Adam .
This role commences after 1 September 2025 and will coincide with our relocation to new premises on Kings Park Road in West Perth. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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