Family Law Career Paralegal in Sydney

At Unified Lawyers, great people build great careers. Join a dynamic and supportive family law team where collaboration is genuine, mentoring is ongoing and your contribution is recognised. You’ll work on interesting matters, learn from experienced family law practitioners and build your career in a modern, people-first environment.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Provide high-level support to lawyers across a varied caseload of parenting, property and related family law matters.
• Take ownership of key file-management and drafting tasks, communicate professionally with clients and stakeholders, and help matters progress efficiently from initial instructions through to resolution.
• Prepare and manage correspondence, drafting at all levels, briefs, disclosure documents, court forms and other legal documents.
• Manage files, deadlines, appointments and court-related requirements with accuracy and initiative.
• Liaise with clients, counsel, experts, courts and other external stakeholders.
• Assist with trial preparation, including chronologies, briefs and document collation.
• Support lawyers with matter progression, legal research and day-to-day case management.
• Deliver empathetic, responsive and professional client service in sensitive circumstances.

Unified Lawyers Can Offer You:

• Market-Leading Remuneration: Competitive salary packages with a generous bonus structure that rewards excellence.
• Unmatched Career Development: Multiple examples of internal promotion with clear progression planning to support you with achieving your career goals.
• Personalised Mentoring: Gain tailored mentorship from some of Australia’s most respected family law experts, with hands-on guidance and professional insight.
• Modern Legal Technology: Firm-issued laptops and advanced systems to support efficient, high-quality work.
• Supportive Team Culture: A collaborative, friendly environment with outstanding staff retention and genuine camaraderie.
• Comprehensive Professional Benefits: Paid professional development courses, flexible parental return-to-work programs, and regular team events like lunches, drinks, and trivia nights.

What You Will Need:

• Minimum three (3) years’ experience as a career paralegal or senior paralegal, with substantial experience in Australian family law.
• Strong drafting, file-management, organisational and administrative skills.
• Experience preparing court documents, briefs, disclosure material and correspondence.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and work proactively with limited supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and empathetic approach to clients.
• Sound judgment, attention to detail and a commitment to confidentiality and ethical practice.
• LEAP experience is highly regarded but not essential.

Ready to take the next step? If you’re an experienced family law paralegal looking for a long-term career with a supportive and growing firm, we’d love to hear from you.