Family Law Legal Assistant

Family Law - Legal Assistant

Smith Family Law 

Melbourne VIC

Legal Secretaries (Legal)

Full time

 About the role:

·         Seeking an experienced administrative assistant to join our Melbourne office.

·         Friendly and supportive team.

·         Positive team culture.

·         Hybrid WFH/onsite arrangement.

·         Full-time and part-time applicants will be considered.

·         Competitive salary.

·         Stimulating and rewarding work.

About the firm:

Smith Family Law is a specialist family law practice based in the Melbourne CBD. We pride ourselves on providing honest and pragmatic advice to clients.  

We are dedicated to building a team culture and environment where every staff member has the opportunity to contribute and play an important part in achieving the firm’s goals. We are a down-to-earth and progressive law firm that values flexibility.

Key responsibilities of the role:

You will support the team by delivering comprehensive administration and support services in the area of Family Law.

You will work closely with our team of lawyers and legal support staff by assisting with the following:

• Telephone and reception inquiries including taking new client inquiries.

• Opening and closing files.

• Diary and task management.

• Liaising with clients, counsel and other professionals.

• Maintaining calendars and appointments.

• Preparing court documents, briefs and general correspondence.

• Filing court documents.

• Invoicing.

• Ensuring the smooth day to day running of the practice.

Experience in an administrative assistant role is essential. Ideally you will have 2+ years’ experience as a legal administrative assistant.

Requirements for the role:

• Sound and advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.

• Exceptional phone manner.

• Fast and accurate typing.

• Courteous and professional demeanour. 

• Strong technical, written and communication skills.

• Excellent time management and organisational skills.

• Strong attention to detail, proof-reading and sub-editing skills.

• A passion for providing a high level of customer service.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion. 

• Proactive and positive approach.

• Great at contributing to a team environment but also able to work autonomously and under pressure when needed.

 Experience with eBrief, Docusign and legal software will be highly regarded.

 How to apply:

For your application to be considered it must include:

1. Your resume; and

2. A cover letter which clearly sets out why you are interested and suited to the roll. 

 All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.