Job Description

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If you love Family Law but you want more than a traditional Legal Assistant role, this is one to look at.

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Our client is searching for an experienced Family Law Legal Assistant to also undertake Paralegal responsibilities in the Sydney office of their multi-award-winning law firm. This opportunity will see you providing all aspects of both administrative and paralegal support to a leading Family Law Partner who is also the Head of the Family Law team. This is hands-on role where you'll be given exposure to sophisticated Private Client matters and the opportunity to become an integral part of a busy practice.

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The Work The matters here are anything but one-dimensional. You'll gain exposure to a fascinating mix of Family Law work for high and ultra-high-net-worth private clients , including:

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- Hague Convention matters
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- Surrogacy matters
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- Complex property and financial settlements
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- Matters involving substantial family businesses and asset structures
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- Complex parenting disputes
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More Than Traditional LA Support Your responsibilities will include:

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- Liaising with clients and external stakeholders with professionalism
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- Preparing Costs Agreements and onboarding documentation
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- Preparing Briefs to Counsel and Court documents
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- Managing diaries, appointments and key deadlines
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- Document and file management
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- Conducting conflict and AML searches
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- E-billing and general financial administration
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- Liaising with clients and other stakeholders throughout matters
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You’ll be trusted to use your initiative, understand what’s happening across files and help keep matters progressing, rather than simply waiting for administrative tasks to land on your desk.

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About You

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- You’ll bring at least 2 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant specifically supporting in a Family Law practice, and an understanding of the unique demands that come with working with clients through highly personal and sensitive matters.
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- Experience with Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia procedures and documentation will be important, together with strong organisation, communication and document management skills.
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- You’ll also be proactive, emotionally intelligent and comfortable communicating directly with clients.
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For an experienced Family Law Legal Assistant or Paralegal who wants greater involvement, more interesting matters and a genuine next step, this is an chance that offers considerably more than traditional legal support.

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- Complex HNW & international Family Law
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- Genuine hands-on paralegal responsibilities
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- Work closely with a leading Family Law Partner
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📌 Legal Assistant /Paralegal to Head of Family Law (Sydney)
🏢 Amicus Legal Recruitment
📍 Sydney