Bennett & Philp is a Brisbane Law firm with over 4 decades of experience with a strong Disputes & Litigation team who understand the real world. We offer practical legal solutions with the full range of business and personal legal services and as a result have grown a stellar client base. With over 25 lawyers across the firm and an established Litigation and Family Law team, we are looking for a Paralegal/Legal Secretary with demonstrated experience in Family Law to join the team. Ideally you will have experience as a Paralegal in Family Law or alternatively another area of litigation i.e. Commercial Litigation.

You will be working for a Family Law team Director and two Lawyers in the areas of (but not limited to) family law and criminal law. Your workload will have a focus on these areas and your day will be varied an interesting. Experience as a Paralegal in Family Law is not essential but will be highly regarded.

The firm has a focus on teamwork, and you will be required to assist other fee earners or teams during busy periods or while other support staff are on leave.

Responsibilities

- assisting lawyers running of files
- preparing forms and documents from precedents
- compiling briefs (electronic and/or paper)




- liaising with clients and other parties
- file opening, closing files and archiving
- file management (electronic and a small number of physical files)
- diary managementpreparing monthly invoicing

Desired attributes

- Have the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with team members and clients
- High level of typing and documentation accuracyand quick typing speed
- Have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Have robust time management and organisation skills
- Have interests in and pursue goals outside of work

In return for your hard work, you can expect from Bennett & Philp the opportunity to work with a high performing and skilled team with a strong social and inclusive culture. The Firm pays competitive salaries, has an additional leave scheme, yearly gym benefit, parental leave policy, new office fit-out with in-house coffee machines and snacks, and other social events among many other benefits of working at Bennett & Philp.

Bennett & Philp Lawyers has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The salary will be dependent on the level of experience.

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📌 Paralegal/Legal Secretary - Family Law (Brisbane)
🏢 Bennett & Philp Lawyers
📍 Brisbane