Family Law Legal Assistant

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Blake Oliver Legal Full time

Great culture and team
- Hybrid working conditions
- Work with a great partner and small team

Our client is a boutique Family Law firm with offices in Melbourne and Sydney. A unique position has become available for an **experienced, career legal secretary, to support a partner and small team.**

You will be responsible for providing support to this friendly and enthusiastic Family Law team and be engaged in all aspects of a legal support role including but not limited to:

- Managing clients and calls
- Preparing and sending correspondence
- Diary management
- Collating and indexing financial disclosure
- Workflow management of files
- Internal communication with colleagues, clients and external service providers (including Courts and external agencies)
- Preparing and amending documents under direction
- Preparing briefs to Counsel
- File management, opening and closing of files
- General administration duties

About you

We are looking for a **career legal secretary** who possesses the right attitude. You will have initiative, a strong work ethic and organisation skills.

**Experience in Family Law** or a similar area of law is **essential**.

Strong technical skills, a keen eye for attention to detail and an eagerness to learn will be key attributes to your success in this role.

To be considered, you should possess the following:

- Exceptional oral communication skills
- Be enthusiastic, reliable and proactive
- Ability to develop interpersonal relationships
- Maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive material
- Be able to work effectively within a team
- High level of attention to detail
- Ability to juggle a busy workload and varying deadlines
- Proficient computer skills, in particular Office365

This role will allow you to further your skills and career in the legal industry. You will receive comprehensive and ongoing training in an encouraging and supportive work environment.

**How to Apply**

**Laurie Paine - Principal Legal Recruitment Consultant**
**Legal Professional Management | Executive Search | Destination Recruitment | Talent Acquisition | Management Consulting | Coaching & Leadership Services**
**Mobile: 0414 023 733**

Blake Oliver Legal is a specialist legal recruitment company. We specialize in recruiting exceptional legal industry professionals and presenting them to the leading destinations in the market.


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