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Senior legal assistant - family law

Sydney
MJD Recruitment
Legal Assistant
Posted: 21 May
Offer description

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
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
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