Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a legal assistant or paralegal to join our rapidly growing, specialist family law firm based in our Wollongong office.

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Seacliff Family Law is a up-to-date and progressive law firm not bound by the conventional norms of the traditional legal practice, but rather fuelled by a commitment to innovation and delivering specialised, client focused legal advice and representation woven with support, empathy and sensitivity.

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If you are someone who is highly motivated, has great attention to detail and has a passion for helping people during a complex time in their life - we would love to hear from you!

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What we care about

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Your communication skills, ability to prioritise client service and support our clients through their family law matter

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That you are a people person and have an ability to build rapport and genuine relationships with clients

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Your experience

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That you have a genuine interest in family law

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That you are hard working, proactive, motivated and willing to learn

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That you are organised and have a high level attention to detail

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Your attitude and ability to contribute to a positive team and work culture. Family Law can be a difficult area of law at times – we don't have time or space for office politics!

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What we don't care about

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Your age.

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Your familiarity with specific software. We will provide training on our practice management software if required.

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The roles and responsibilities include

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Answering telephones and being the first point of contact for new enquiries, greeting clients, administrative tasks and general office duties including maintaining a clean and organised office space

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Working closely with the Operations Manager to ensure an exceptional client experience

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Preparing and assisting with legal documents and correspondence

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Liaising with clients, lawyers and others in person, by telephone and email

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Case management including working closely with our Principal Solicitor

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Day to day file management, including management of opening and closing of files and organising and maintaining electronic files

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Email and diary management and scheduling of meetings, managing court appearances and deadlines for our legal team

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Preparing Briefs to Counsel

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Billing and accounts

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There is also the ability to be involved in other aspects of the business that suit your interests such as social media, marketing and business development activities

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Applications close on Sunday, 9 August 2026

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📌 Legal Assistant - Family Law (Wollongong)
🏢 Seacliff Family Law
📍 Wollongong