Job Description

Legal Administrator - Leading Family Law Firm

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Are you an experienced administrator or legal assistant looking to build your career in a supportive, leading Family Law firm? We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Legal Assistant to join our growing Coffs Harbour team.

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This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of a progressive practice which values our people, invests in their development, and is committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients.

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Are you an experienced administrator or legal assistant looking to build your career in a supportive, leading Family Law firm? We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Legal Assistant to join our growing Coffs Harbour team.

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This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of a progressive practice which values our people, invests in their development, and is committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients.

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About Us

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We are a leading Family Law firm with offices in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne and Coffs Harbour. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding client service while fostering a collaborative, supportive, and flexible workplace.

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We offer:

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- A friendly and supportive team environment
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- High-quality in-house training and ongoing professional development
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- Modern, paperless systems and technology
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- Genuine career progression opportunities
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- Competitive remuneration based on experience
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- Flexible working arrangements where appropriate
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About the Role

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As our Legal Assistant, you'll be the first point of contact for many of our clients while providing comprehensive administrative support to our solicitors. This is a varied role that combines reception, client service, and legal administration.

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Your responsibilities will include:

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- Managing front desk operations, including answering phone calls,



greeting clients and visitors and maintaining the office
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- Managing solicitors' schedules, appointments, diaries, and court deadlines
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- Drafting, formatting, and preparing legal correspondence and documents
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- Assisting with file management and maintaining accurate records
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- Conducting basic legal and administrative research
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- Providing exceptional client service and maintaining regular client communication
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- Assisting with billing, invoicing, and other administrative tasks
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- Maintaining strict confidentiality and handling sensitive information with professionalism
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About You

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The ideal candidate will:

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- Have at least 2 years' experience in administration, with legal admin, legal receptionist, or law clerk experience highly regarded
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- Be highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
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- Thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to manage competing priorities
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- Be proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused
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- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
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- Be confident using Microsoft Office and learning current practice management software
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- Demonstrate professionalism, discretion, and a strong commitment to client service
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- Be a quick learner who can retain information and work independently while contributing positively to the team
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Previous experience in a legal practice is desirable but not essential for candidates with strong administrative skills and a willingness to learn.

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Our Coffs Harbour office is small but with big plans to grow over time. An exceptional administrator is a key part of that process, and the right candidate will be willing to hit the ground running and support those plans however they can.

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Remuneration package will be negotiated based on experience.

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If you're looking for a rewarding career where your contribution is valued, we'd love to hear from you!

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📌 Legal Administrator - Leading Family Law Firm (Coffs Harbour)
🏢 Farrar Gesini Dunn
📍 Coffs Harbour