Job Description

Legal Assistant, Family & Relationship Law

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- Location: Sydney
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- Job type: Full Time
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- Job category: Legal Support
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About this role

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- Award winning Australian private practice
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- A firm with a strong reputation for having an authentic and inclusive culture
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- Flexibility to balance working from home and the office
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About the Company

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Lander & Rogers is a leading independent law firm, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane and global reach...

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Our focus is on innovating the client experience and leading change in legal service delivery. We are also committed to supporting our communities through our pro bono work.

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About the Role

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As Legal Assistant you will provide legal administrative services and support to the group, ensuring processes and systems are being followed.

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A fantastic opportunity to join the largest team of family law accredited specialists, arbitrators, and mediators in Australia.

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In this 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.

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We offer a hybrid work model that supports flexibility while prioritising the needs of our clients and team. This role requires a minimum of 3 days per week in the office, with flexibility to work from home on remaining days where it best supports collaboration, service delivery, and team outcomes.

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Responsibilities

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- Diary and inbox management of multiple fee earners
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- Triaging of incoming communication (phone calls and correspondence)
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- Liaise with clients, courts, other solicitors, barristers and third parties via phone and email
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- Updating and management of relevant databases
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- Meeting and travel management
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- Drafting basic correspondence and court documents
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- Preparing and collating annexures to court documents
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- Filing and service of court documents
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- Preparing and collating briefs to Counsel, including ebriefs
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- Undertaking basic property and ASIC searches
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- Perform administrative services: typing, editing, formatting and proof-reading letters, memos, briefs and court documents
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- Sending of all correspondence
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- Maintenance of electronic files, including saving and renaming of documents and correspondence
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- Assisting with transcription of dictation
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- Time recording of relevant tasks
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- Archiving and file closure procedures
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About You

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- Successful applicants will bring 4+ years' Family Law Legal Assistant experience gained in a law firm.
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- A Certificate in Legal Studies is desired but not essential
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- A working knowledge of MS Office Suite is essential and an exposure to practice and document management systems is desired but not essential
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- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, spelling and grammar
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- Proven decision making and problem-solving ability
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- Demonstrated time management and organisational skills
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- An ability to influence and manage conflict with a diplomatic and consultative approach
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- Demonstrate the ability to build strong working relationships
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- Strong team collaboration skills with an ability to lead by example
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- A passion for providing a high level of customer service
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- Strong attention to detail
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- The ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion
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- A desire to learn and develop new skills
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- A flexible, friendly and approachable manner
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- An enthusiastic and optimistic demeanour
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Culture

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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 workplace with a strong focus on wellbeing, leadership and development.

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Lander & Rogers offers a range of benefits to encourage professional development and ongoing learning, connection with colleagues, staying healthy and community involvement.

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We value our people and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy, balanced and fulfilled lifestyle, some of our perks include:

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- 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
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- 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
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- Home office, fitness & wellness allowance: receive an annual $250 allowance in return for remote office equipment, fitness, and/or wellness expense
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- Tech discounts: access corporate discounts on DELL computer products to have the latest personal gadgets at your disposal
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Lander & Rogers is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion.

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We conduct background checks including criminal record checks on all successful candidates as a condition of employment.

📌 Legal Assistant, Family & Relationship Law (New South Wales)
🏢 Lander & Rogers
📍 New South Wales