Job Description

Junior Paralegal or Law Clerk | Family Law

This is an exciting opportunity for a Junior Paralegal or Law Clerk with some prior legal support experience to build their career in family law.

The role sits within a busy Brisbane family law team and would suit someone who has already gained exposure in a law firm setting, whether through legal administration, paralegal work, law clerk duties or Court filing and document support.

This is not a pure entry-level role. The team is looking for someone who understands the pace and detail required in a legal practice and is ready to take on more hands-on family law support.

You will be involved in a broad range of family law matters, including parenting, property settlements, divorce, child support, financial agreements and domestic violence matters. You will be working closely with experienced lawyers and will have the opportunity to continue developing your legal support skills in a structured and qualified team.

The role

Your responsibilities will include:
Drafting, typing and amending correspondence and Court documents




Filing Court documents electronically and in person
Preparing briefs
Transcribing dictations
Assisting with file management
Providing general office support
Supporting lawyers with day-to-day matter progression
Working toward paralegal billable targets of around 4 hours per day, depending on workload

About you

To be considered, you will ideally have:
Prior experience in a law firm or legal support setting
A genuine interest in family law
Strong Microsoft Office skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Good file management skills
The ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
Confidence working both autonomously and as part of a team
A proactive attitude and willingness to learn

This role would suit someone who is organised, reliable and keen to build stronger hands-on experience in family law, while already bringing a solid understanding of legal office expectations.
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📌 Junior Paralegal – Family Law Queensland
🏢 DiMention Recruitment
📍 Queensland