Job Description

genuit legal was founded in May 2025 by principal lawyer Nicole McDiarmid, and in a short time has grown into one of the region's trusted names in family law and commercial law. We also practice across property, wills and estates, and a range of other areas, giving our team broad exposure and genuine opportunities to build a well-rounded legal career.

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We've built our team around people who share our values and work ethos, creating a calm, happy workplace where everyone plays a pivotal role. As we continue to grow, we're looking for someone who wants to grow with us.

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About genuit legal

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genuit legal was founded in May 2025 by principal lawyer Nicole McDiarmid, and in a short time has grown into one of the region's trusted names in family law and commercial law. We also practice across property, wills and estates, and a range of other areas, giving our team broad exposure and genuine opportunities to build a well-rounded legal career.

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We've built our team around people who share our values and work ethos, creating a calm, happy workplace where everyone plays a pivotal role. As we continue to grow, we're looking for someone who wants to grow with us.

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About the role

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We're looking for a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our team in Wangaratta. This is a full-time role for someone who wants more than an administrative job — we're looking for a genuine long-term team member, someone keen to build their skills over time and eventually take on carriage of their own matters under supervision.

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You'll start with a broad mix of front-of-house, administrative and paralegal support, and as your experience and confidence grow, so will your responsibilities.

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What you'll be doing

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- Greeting and welcoming clients, visitors and colleagues in a professional and friendly manner
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- Handling phone calls, emails and correspondence, and directing enquiries to the right team member
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- Arranging client appointments and managing the lawyers' calendars
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- Preparing, drafting and formatting legal documents and correspondence
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- Assisting lawyers with matter preparation, including basic legal research and drafting under supervision
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- Maintaining electronic and physical filing systems, including opening and organising client files
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- Liaising with clients, courts and other parties on the progress of matters
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- Providing general administrative support, including photocopying, scanning and document management
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- Assisting with the coordination of client meetings and firm events
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- Ensuring reception and meeting areas are well-presented
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- Progressively taking on greater responsibility for your own files and matters as your experience develops
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What we're looking for

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- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and friendly manner
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- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and work under pressure
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- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
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- Previous experience in a legal or professional services environment is preferred but not essential — we're prepared to train the right candidate
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- A keen eye for detail and commitment to accuracy
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- A genuine interest in the legal industry and a desire to build a long‐term career, including a willingness to undertake further study (e.g. Cert IV or Diploma of Legal Services) to progress toward paralegal work
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What we offer

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- Genuine career progression, with a clear pathway from legal assistant duties toward paralegal work and eventual carriage of your own matters
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- Hands‐on mentoring and exposure across family law, property, commercial, and wills and estates work
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- A calm, supportive and values‐driven team workplace
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- Remuneration commensurate with experience
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If you're looking for a role where you can grow, learn and eventually make it your own, we'd love to hear from you. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

📌 Legal Assistant/ Paralegal (Wangaratta)
🏢 genuit legal
📍 Wangaratta