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 workplace

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 strong 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 2026

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