We are looking for awarm, reliable, and highly organised Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join our Family Law practice.
This is a great opportunity for a 3rd or 4th year law student who has a genuine interest in pursuing a career in Family Law and wants to gain practical experience alongside their studies.
You will be involved in the day-to-day work of the practice, supporting lawyers with client communication, file management, legal research, drafting and matter preparation. We are looking for someone who is keen to learn, takes pride in their work and wants to develop their skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Our office is conveniently located in Carnegie, just 50 metres from Carnegie Train Station.
Key responsibilities
Scheduling client appointments, conferences, and court-related dates
Opening, maintaining, and closing client files
Managing file administration, including preparing and sending initial engagement letters and cost agreements
Assisting with accounts and invoicing
Communicating with clients, barristers' clerks, valuation providers, process servers, and other external service providers
Preparing draft letters and emails using templates
Conducting legal research and assisting with document preparation
Preparing and drafting divorce applications
Filing documents through the Commonwealth Courts Portal
Assisting with briefs, disclosure documents, and matter preparation
Helping the team manage deadlines, next steps, and client communications
General administrative support
About you
We are looking for someone who issmart, personable, dependable, and genuinely interested in Family Law.
Currently studying 3rd or 4th year Law
Interested in pursuing a career in Family Law
Reliable, loyal, and consistent
Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities
Calm and professional under pressure
Warm, confident, and professional when communicating with clients




Careful with detail and comfortable working with templates and processes
Willing to learn, take initiative and ask questions
Confident using technology and open to learning new systems
Discreet and respectful when handling sensitive client information
Comfortable working in a busy environment
Interested in developing your skills and growing with the firm
Previous legal or Family Law experience will behighly regarded but is not essential. We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate the right attitude, strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a genuine commitment to developing a career in Family Law.
Experience with the Commonwealth Courts Portal, divorce applications, disclosure, court filing, client scheduling, or Family Law file management will be advantageous.
About the firm
We are a modern Family Law practice that takes a practical and client focused approach to legal work.
Family Law can be complex and emotional for clients, and we place a robust emphasis on clear communication, sensible advice and making the process as straightforward as possible.
We are a small team, so the person who joins us will be an important part of the practice. We value people who are kind, capable, reliable, and willing to get involved.
We also value a positive working environment. We want our team to enjoy coming to work, feel comfortable asking questions and have the opportunity to learn and develop.
This is an opportunity to gain genuine practical experience in Family Law while completing your degree.
You will be exposed to the day-to-day conduct of Family Law matters and have the opportunity to develop practical skills in legal research, drafting, client communication, file management, and matter preparation.
For the right person, this role can be the beginning of along-term career in Family Law.
Location & hours
Position:
Paralegal – Family Law
Hours:
3 days per week
Location:
Carnegie, VIC
Location benefit:
50 metres from Carnegie Train Station
Start date:
Week commencing 21 September ****
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