At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare legal documents and support solicitors in family law cases.
- Company: Smoke Family Law, a supportive and flexible family law practice.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, work-life balance, and meaningful work.
- Other info: Ideal for those seeking a balanced workload in a professional environment.
- Why this job: Join a team making a real difference in sensitive family law matters.
- Qualifications: 5+ years experience in family law and strong legal drafting skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Smoke Family Law are looking for an experienced Senior Legal Secretary or Paralegal to join our family law team. You'll provide high-level document preparation, court filing and matter support to our solicitors. The role calls for precision, sound judgement and discretion, and a trauma-informed approach to client contact in a practice where matters are often sensitive, urgent and emotionally complex.
About the Role
This role would ideally suit someone seeking part time to full time hours, who has significant experience in family law and is looking for a flexible and supportive working environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and proofread affidavits, court applications, consent orders, financial statements, subpoenas, briefs to counsel and correspondence
- Compile court books, indexes, chronologies and document bundles for hearings
- File and serve documents through the Commonwealth Courts Portal and other court systems
- Diarise and monitor court dates and filing deadlines, and keep solicitors on track
- Manage files and records using our practice management software
- Support billing, disbursements and trust accounting processes
- Liaise with clients, barristers, experts, court registries and other practitioners, with care and discretion
About You
- 5+ years' experience as a legal secretary or paralegal, with substantial family law experience
- Strong knowledge of family law court procedure, forms and e-filing
- Exceptional drafting, formatting and proofreading skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and legal practice management software (such as Smokeball)
- Ability to manage competing deadlines and work independently
- A sensitive, empathetic approach to clients affected by family violence, separation and trauma
- Absolute discretion and professionalism with confidential information
What We Offer
- Flexible working hours negotiable to suit your availability and support a work life balance.
- A supportive and professional working environment, undertaking meaningful work
- The opportunity to work in a well-established family law practice
- A role well suited to an experienced legal secretary/paralegal seeking a balanced workload
Paralegal/Legal Secretary in Port Macquarie employer: Smoke Family Law
At Smoke Family Law, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by offering a flexible and supportive working environment that values work-life balance. Our team is dedicated to meaningful work in family law, providing opportunities for professional growth while ensuring a trauma-informed approach to client interactions. Join us to be part of a well-established practice where your skills will be appreciated and your contributions will make a real difference.
