*Relocation required**
Our client is a dedicated legal practice based 2 hours flight outside of Sydney and 5 hours from Adelaide. They are seeking a Family Law Paralegal with family law experience essential to relocate and join them Relocation costs are payable and a generous salary is on offer
You will be working from the pretty town of Broken Hill in NSW (Pop circa 17.500k, expanding to 33,000 with tourists and itinerant workers). The community is diverse, with many German, French, and Australian residents. The local town offers a fantastic, peaceful lifestyle with lots of nature options and all of your shopping amenities close by; plus you can walk to work in 5 minutes and work true 9–5 hours Offering a truly flexible work‑life balance, this is a great community to live in and/or raise a family Low property prices make this an attractive place to settle especially for a paralegal looking to get a foothold on the property ladder or for someone wanting more balance back in their lifestyle Offering a generous salary, your money will go a long way in Broken Hill as it is one of the cheaper spots to live in within Australia.
In this role as a Family Law Paralegal, you will work as part of a small team supporting lawyers addressing complex family law issues such as intergenerational trauma, redress problems, and stolen generation matters. Their legal team is passionate about making a difference in the community and providing high‑quality family law legal services. This role involves working closely with clients facing challenging circumstances, including family breakdown and domestic violence cases. You will be responsible for assisting with managing legal files, drafting documents, and supporting clients through their legal journeys. This role requires significant amounts of patience, resilience and empathy. There will be lots of support and mentorship available, as well as EPA counselling services should you want them.
To be successful you will have proven work experience in family law. Secondary to this, criminal law or historical sexual abuse law experience might be considered. There will be progression opportunities for those studying law to later practice. You must have strong organisational and empathetic communication skills and be able to adapt to the unique needs of the clientele.
If you are a passionate paralegal looking to make a meaningful impact in family law and want to experience the laid‑back lifestyle of Broken Hill, we want to hear from you.
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