Legal Assistant – Family Law – Brisbane

5 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Longton Blackwell Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

About Us

At Longton Blackwell, we pride ourselves on providing comprehensive legal solutions to guide our clients through the complexities of family law and personal legal matters. Our family law team in Brisbane, led by Jitesh Billimoria, an Accredited Specialist in Family Law with over 19 years of experience, is committed to providing compassionate and expert legal support to families navigating separation, divorce, and related disputes. Jitesh's dedication to achieving fair, long-term outcomes and his deep understanding of complex family law issues make him a trusted advocate for clients from diverse backgrounds.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated Family Law Legal Assistant to join our dynamic team based in our Brisbane CBD office. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional eager to support a leading family law practice and contribute to a collaborative environment. You will work directly with Jitesh assisting in case preparation, client liaison, and legal documentation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support family law practitioners in drafting legal correspondence, affidavits, and court/legal documents.
  • Attend client meetings and assist in preparing case files and summaries.
  • Manage client records, diary schedules, and court deadlines.
  • Manage files and correspondence with care and precision.
  • Liaise professionally with clients, stakeholders, and external agencies.
  • Assist with legal research and case preparation, ensuring meticulous attention to detail.
  • Provide admin support to solicitors to keep everything running smoothly.

Who We Are Looking For

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in a legal environment, preferably in family law or related areas.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence in liaising with clients.
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities effectively.
  • Proficiency in legal practice management software; experience with family law cases is advantageous.
  • Strong research, drafting, and document preparation skills.
  • A proactive, solutions-focused attitude with professionalism and empathy.
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
  • Fluency in another language, especially those spoken by diverse client backgrounds, is highly regarded.
  • A people person who genuinely cares about clients.

What We Offer

  • 35-hour work week.
  • Competitive salary aligned with experience.
  • Supportive, inclusive environment focused on professional growth and development.
  • Access to employee discounts and wellbeing programs.
  • Work with a Partner with a genuine open-door policy.
  • Modern, conveniently located Brisbane office with a collaborative team atmosphere

Apply Now

We would love to hear from you, please submit your CV and Cover Letter addressed to the Talent Acquisition team.

Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies. Any such submissions will be considered the property of Longton Group, and we will not be held liable for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited referrals. Kindly refrain from contacting us regarding this role, unless explicitly invited to do so.

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