Legal Assistant- Family Law

1 week ago

Perth, Western Australia Lavan Full time

Lavan is a pre-eminent, independent Western Australian law firm with a history of more than 125 years. We are a full-service firm that offers a multi-disciplinary approach, providing our clients with specialised local knowledge, extensive networks and a first-hand understanding of the Western Australian business community.

**About the Role**

We are searching for a highly organised and motivated** Legal Assistant**to join our busy and growing Family Law team. This team offers extensive expertise across all family law matters including divorce, property settlement, parenting arrangements, spousal maintenance, enforcement, and dispute resolution.

In this role, you will work closely with all practitioners in the team, taking ownership of providing administrative, secretarial and client management support. Your contributions will be vital in ensuring the team operates efficiently and effectively together.

General responsibilities include:

- Responding to all tasks, items or queries in the team's central inbox
- Regular phone calls with clients to address incoming queries
- Administrative support for partners, team and clients
- Calendar management and scheduling
- Preparing documents and cost agreements
- File/matter management
- Processing end of month billing
- Business Development support

**About You**
- Previous experience in Family Law (highly advantageous)
- Previous legal experience creating new client matter files, closing and archiving files
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Previous billing experience
- Proficient technical and computer knowledge, with advanced skills in MS office
- High attention to detail
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and assist with competing deadlines
- Experience with the eCourts portal

**About Us**

Our **Purpose** is 'Making A Real Difference. Together'.

Our values of **Fulfilment, Integrity, Courage, Collaboration and Excellence** drive everything we do.

We believe that our people are our most valuable assets. Our goal is to provide our people with a working environment that is professionally and personally rewarding, with open-planned workspaces, well-appointed staff lounge and balcony overlooking Elizabeth Quay. We also provide our people with the following benefits:

- Health and wellness initiatives including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, daily continental breakfast, and an annual Wellness Benefit.
- Vibrant, social and collaborative work culture including a range of social events and initiatives.
- Opportunities to join our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Committee, Community Committee, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee.
- Financial support programs including salary continuance, recruitment and client incentive referral programs, discounted services, LSL over and above award and competitive industry salaries.
- Ongoing study and education assistance.

Lavan is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. We are actively committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) and supporting the employment of First Nations peoples. We believe that everyone deserves to feel respected, valued and safe. We strive to attract and develop exceptional people from diverse backgrounds and are committed to promoting a workplace without barriers.

We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

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