Hosking and Gosling Legal is a well-established and respected family law firm based in Wollongong. We are seeking an experienced Senior Family Law Legal Secretary/ Career Paralegal to join our team and play a key role in supporting our solicitors while overseeing the smooth day-to-day operation of the office.
About the Role
Your responsibilities will include:
* Preparing and formatting court documents, affidavits and correspondence
* Filing documents through ComCourts and managing court deadlines
* Diary management and coordination of appointments
* Liaising professionally with clients, barristers, experts and court staff
* Managing trust accounting and invoicing (in conjunction with the principals)
* Overseeing billing processes using Smokeball
* Managing accounts and reconciliation processes using Xero
* Supervising administrative systems and ensuring efficient office operations
* Assisting with file management, compliance and practice procedures
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Significant experience as a legal secretary in family law
* Strong working knowledge of ComCourts (essential)
* Experience with Smokeball and Xero (highly regarded)
* Excellent document preparation skills and attention to detail
* A professional, compassionate and client-focused approach
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively
* Initiative, reliability and the confidence to manage office processes independently
What We Offer
* A senior and valued position within a reputable local firm
* Supportive and professional working environment
* Competitive salary commensurate with experience
* Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the growth and efficiency of the practice
If you are an experienced family law legal secretary ready to step into a senior role with leadership responsibility, we would love to hear from you.
Please forward your resume and cover letter to *******@hglegal.com.au