Full-time or flexible arrangements considered
About the role
Shanahan Family Law is looking for a Legal Assistant to join our team in Maroochydore, supporting our senior family lawyers.
Family law is deeply personal work. Our clients are often coming to us during one of the hardest periods of their lives. They need a team that is calm, organised, clear in its communication, and steady under pressure.
That matters in this role.
You will help support the day-to-day running of matters and play an important part in keeping the client experience professional, clear, and well managed.
We're open to full-time or flexible working arrangements for the right person.
About us
Shanahan Family Law is a specialist family law firm on the Sunshine Coast.
We are known for combining serious legal expertise with a human, practical, and reasonable approach.
We do not treat people like file numbers. We do not add unnecessary drama to an already difficult situation. We work with the end in mind, and we aim to help clients move forward with dignity, clarity, and a clear plan.
What you'll be doing
managing files and providing general administrative support
drafting correspondence and legal documents
coordinating diaries, appointments, and key dates
liaising with clients in a professional and compassionate way
assisting our senior solicitors with matter preparation and document organisation




helping keep matters moving accurately and efficiently
supporting a calm, well-run client experience from first contact through to resolution
About you
We are looking for someone who is:
highly organised and detail-focused
calm, professional, and reliable
able to communicate clearly and respectfully
comfortable working in a busy legal environmentcapable of handling sensitive matters with discretion and care
aligned with a reasonable, client-focused approach
Family law or legal support experience is well regarded, but we also welcome applications from people with strong transferable experience elsewhere in legal practice.
You do not need to be the loudest person in the room to be positive at this role.
You do need to be steady, thoughtful, and able to keep things moving well when the work matters.
Why join Shanahan Family Law
care and clarity in how we work
professionalism without ego
a reasonable approach to legal practice
a workplace that respects fit, sustainability, and work-life balance
modern systems and technology that support the work, not slow it down
For the right person, this is an opportunity to join a team that takes both client care and quality of work seriously.
Location
This role is based in Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast.
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📌 Legal Assistant (Queensland)
🏢 Shanahan Family Law
📍 Queensland