Description
database management
court filing
diary management
client liaison
document drafting
file archiving
In this permanent, full-time role you will work alongside leading family lawyers specialising in property and financial matters, financial agreements, parenting, de facto relationships, international family law and more.
- Updating and management of relevant databases
- Filing and service of court documents
- Meeting and travel management
- Triaging of incoming communication (phone calls and correspondence)
- Perform administrative services: typing, editing, formatting and proof-reading letters, memos, briefs and court documents
- Assisting with transcription of dictation
- Sending of all correspondence
- Liaise with clients, courts, other solicitors, barristers and third parties via phone and email
- Drafting basic correspondence and court documents
- Preparing and collating annexures to court documents
- Maintenance of electronic files, including saving and renaming of documents and correspondence
- Diary and inbox management of multiple fee earners
- Archiving and file closure procedures
- Preparing and collating briefs to Counsel, including ebriefs
Requirements
family law
3+ years
legal studies
ms office
problem solving
confidentiality
As a Legal Assistant in our Family & Relationship law practice you will provide legal administrative services and support to the group, ensuring processes and systems are being followed. This role is suited to mid-senior Legal Assistants with prior experience in a Family Law practice.
- Proven decision making and problem-solving ability
- Undertaking basic property and ASIC searches
- Successful applicants will bring at least 3 years of family law specific administrative experience gained in a firm
- A Certificate in Legal Studies is desired but not essential
- Time recording of relevant tasks
- The ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion
- Strong attention to detail
- A flexible, friendly and approachable manner
- Demonstrate the ability to build strong working relationships
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, spelling and grammar
- An ability to influence and manage conflict with a diplomatic and consultative approach
- Demonstrated time management and organisational skills
- Strong team collaboration skills with an ability to lead by example
- A working knowledge of MS Office Suite is essential and an exposure to practice and document management systems is desired but not essential
Benefits
Lander & Rogers offers a range of benefits to encourage professional development and ongoing learning, connection with colleagues, staying healthy and community involvement.
A fantastic opportunity to join the largest team of family law accredited specialists, arbitrators, and mediators in Australia.
People choose Landers for our down-to-earth, collaborative and supportive culture. We invest in our people and empower them to bring their best selves to work, both personally and professionally. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment with a strong focus on wellbeing, leadership and development.
We conduct background checks including criminal record checks on all successful candidates as a condition of employment.
- Tech discounts: access corporate discounts on DELL computer products to have the latest personal gadgets at your disposal
- Home office, fitness & wellness allowance: enjoy the flexibility to fit out your home office or support your health and wellbeing with an annual $250 allowance.
- Hybrid work: work flexibly between home and the office with the freedom to choose the location that is best for you, your clients, and your team
- Flexible Working
- Additional leave: take a moment to stop, reflect and reenergise each year with up to five weeks of paid annual leave plus an annual wellness day
Training + Development
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