Legal Assistant / Paralegal | Family Law

Are you a seasoned Family Law Legal Assistant interested in taking on Paralegal responsibilities within your role? Our client, a wholly Australian-owned law firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant with a background in Family Law to join their Melbourne team.

You’ll be supporting an Accredited Family Law Specialist and a Senior Associate, working on some of the most complex and high-profile family law matters in Australia, with a client base that includes high-net-worth individuals and international cases. These matters often involve multi-million-dollar settlements, complex trust and company structures, cross-border disputes, parenting arrangements, and international elements.

This is not a traditional Legal Assistant role. Each day will be different and see you undertaking a range of responsibilities which at times, will cross over into paralegal support. Your duties would be including but not limited to:

- Managing deadlines, court appearances and mediations, along with general diary management and coordination of meetings;
- Preparation and review of a range of court documents, briefs and affidavit material;
- Preparation of correspondence,



memos and file notes;
- Monthly billing and expense management;
- Liaising with court personnel, clients, and third parties to proceedings;
- Processing, sorting and distributing highly confidential documentation and information.

Who we’re looking for:

You’ll have at least 3 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal in Family Law or Litigation, with excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing deadlines.

What’s in it for you:

You’ll be joining a leading national firm, with a Family Law team recognised as one of the best in the country. The firm offers excellent benefits, a highly supportive team culture, and salaries at the top end of the market, reflective of your experience. This is a rare chance to take your career to the next level in one of the most highly regarded family law teams in Australia.

Additional information

- Work alongside Accredited Family Law Specialists
- Central CBD Location - Close to Shopping, Transport & Cafes
- Genuine Career Development Chance

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📌 Legal Assistant / Paralegal | Family Law (Melbourne)
🏢 Amicus Legal Recruitment
📍 Melbourne