Legal Assistant - Family Law

Description:

Are you a Legal Assistant looking for a meaningful and rewarding role? This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading national law firm that is forward-thinking, dynamic, and truly values its people. Supporting a highly regarded Family Law team, you’ll play a key role in cases that make a real difference in people’s lives.
In this role, you'll be supporting lawyers who are dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for their clients with empathy and professionalism.
What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary package of up to $100,000;
• Progressive and flexible workplace with hybrid working;
• Collaborate with industry leaders and experts; and
• Supportive environment that value’s it’s people.

What you’ll be doing

• Preparing and formatting high level legal documents;
• Managing and organising files;
• Coordinating meetings, travel and events;
• Assisting with billing and invoicing;
• Handling client communications; and
• Supporting the partners with day-to-day operations, anticipating their needs.

What we’re looking for

• 2+ years of Legal Assistant experience, ideally in family law however, not essential;
• Proven billing experience;
• The ability to anticipate partner needs and stay one step ahead;
• Confidence in making decisions, even when under pressure;
• Impeccable attention to detail; and
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.

If you’re looking for a role where you can support meaningful legal work in a firm that invests in its people, we’d love to hear from you.
How to apply
For more information or a confidential discussion please call Kathryn Allen at u&u on 0473 171 887 quoting reference number 40768.
At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.
Should you require reasonable adjustments or have a preferred method of communication throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request via adjustments@uandu.com or phone the above-mentioned u&u consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.
Additionally, for a barrier-free and inclusive online experience, you can access u&u’s opportunities using accessibility software Recite Me at https://www.uandu.com/jobs.
Please submit your resume in Word format only.
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