Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Family Law
Legal People • Melbourne, VIC, AU
7 days ago
Job description
Job Description
This role is Exclusive to Legal People *
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About our client... Our client is a highly regarded Specialist Family law firm in the inner-eastern suburbs that prides itself on its expertise and ability to provide support and practical solutions for their valued clients.
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About the role...
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They now have a great opportunity for a motivated Family Law Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join their team and further their career in Family Law. Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support, your duties will include, but not be limited to:
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- diary management and arranging appointments \n
- word processing and dictaphone typing \n
- e-filing and indexing of original legal documents \n
- taking telephone calls and assisting where appropriate with enquiries \n
- assisting with drafting and preparation of documents for court hearings \n
- liaising with clients \n
- general administrative tasks \n
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Skills and experience we'd love...
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The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years experience as a Family Law Legal Assistant/Paralegal, as well as:
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- advanced MS Word and typing skills \n
- strong drafting skills (e.g. preliminary court documents, general correspondence) \n
- keen eye for detail and accountability \n
- ability to multi-task and meet deadlines \n
- excellent inter-personal skills \n
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Additional information
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- Varied and 'hands on' role | Great work culture \n
- Flexible work - choose the days, no. of days & hours that suit you! \n
- *Exclusive to Legal People* \n